social media & young adults
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Amanda Lenhart Pew Internet Project OSTWG, NTIA, Dept of Commerce February 4, 2010. Social Media & Young Adults. Methodology. Two surveys both completed in September 2009: 800 Teens 12-17 and a parent or guardian – RDD w/ cell phone sample - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Social Media & Young Adults
Amanda Lenhart
Pew Internet Project
OSTWG, NTIA, Dept of Commerce
February 4, 2010
Social Media ‘n’ Youth Feb 2010
Methodology
Two surveys both completed in September 2009:
• 800 Teens 12-17 and a parent or guardian – RDD w/ cell phone sample
• 2253 American adults 18 and older – RDD with cell phone sample & Spanish language interviewing
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Sending Sexts
• No difference by gender
• Oldest teens most likely to have sent– 8% of 17 year olds– 4% of 12 year olds
• 17% who pay for all the costs of the phone send sexts vs. 3% of others
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Receiving Sexts
• Again, no gender differences and increases by age– 4% of 12 year olds– 20% of 16 year olds– 30% of 17 year olds
• Sending texts, having unlimited texting plan increases receipt
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Sexting Scenarios
1. Between two romantic partners, as a part of, instead of, or as a prelude to sex – never leaves couple
2. Between two romantic partners – but shared with others
3. Between two people where at least one would like to be in a relationship – shows interest
Thanks! “Teens and Sexting”
“Social Media & Mobile Internet Use Among Teens and Young Adults”
Amanda LenhartPew Internet & American Life Projecthttp://www.pewinternet.org@amanda_lenhart