Presentation to the Department of Commerce's Online Safety & Technology Working Group - covers wireless, mobile internet use, social networks, content creation, blogging, twitter and sexting among ...
Presentation to the Department of Commerce's Online Safety & Technology Working Group - covers wireless, mobile internet use, social networks, content creation, blogging, twitter and sexting among teens and young adults.
Social Media and Young AdultsPresentation Transcript
Social Media & Young Adults Amanda Lenhart Pew Internet Project OSTWG, NTIA, Dept of Commerce February 4, 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
Feb 2010
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
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
Sexting Scenarios
Between two romantic partners, as a part of, instead of, or as a prelude to sex – never leaves couple
Between two romantic partners – but shared with others
Between two people where at least one would like to be in a relationship – shows interest
Twitter
October 2009
Thanks! “Teens and Sexting” “Social Media & Mobile Internet Use Among Teens and Young Adults” Amanda Lenhart Pew Internet & American Life Project http:// www.pewinternet.org @amanda_lenhart
Susan Gaer
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