Most Teens Take a Voluntary Week-Long Break From Social Media

Most Teens Take a Voluntary Week-Long Break From Social Media

by Barbara Ortutay

The common stereotype has teens glued to their phones 24-7. But nearly 60 percent of teens in the U.S. have actually taken a break from social media — the bulk of them voluntarily, a new survey found. The poll, from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, surveyed teens aged 13 to 17 and found that most value the feeling of connection with friends and family that social media provides. A much smaller number associate it with negative emotions, such as being overwhelmed or needing to always show their best selves. The survey, released Thursday, found that teens' social media breaks are typically a week or longer, and that boys are more likely to take longer breaks.

Disponível em: <http://time.com/4758172/teenagers-social-media-break-survey/>. Acesso em: 23 abr. 2017.

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