US Teens' Social Media Obsession: YouTube and TikTok Take the Lead

A new Pew Research Center report reveals that a significant number of American teens use social media platforms "almost constantly," with YouTube being the most widely used platform for the second year in a row, followed by TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, and Facebook. The report also highlights the doubling of teens reporting almost constant internet use over the past eight years. Despite concerns about the impact of social media on teen mental health and safety, young people continue to heavily engage with these platforms. The report also notes a decline in Facebook and Twitter usage among teens, while Instagram and Snapchat usage has grown. Online safety features have been implemented by social media platforms in response to scrutiny. Additionally, the report highlights a disparity in access to technology, with 10% of teens lacking access to a desktop or laptop computer at home.