Trending Now - US Teens Share Mixed Feelings on Social Media's Impact
WHO:
Pew Research Center - The survey involved 1,458 U.S. teens aged 13 to 17 and their parents.
WHAT:
Engadget - A slightly higher proportion of teens reported negative effects on their sleep and productivity compared to mental health, with 37% stating TikTok negatively impacted their sleep and 29% indicating it affected their productivity.
Engadget - About four in ten parents surveyed believed social media negatively impacts their children's sleep and productivity.
Engadget - The report indicates that 44% of parents whose teens use TikTok think their child spends "too much" time on the app, which is a higher percentage compared to Snapchat and Instagram.
Engadget - A majority of teens reported that social media apps had "neither helped nor hurt" their mental health, sleep, or productivity.
Engadget - About 25% of parents believed social media negatively impacts their children's mental health.
Pew Research Center - Approximately 90% of U.S. teens reported that entertainment is a reason for using TikTok, Instagram, or Snapchat.
Pew Research Center - 57% of teens reported messaging daily on Snapchat.
Pew Research Center - 37% of teens stated that TikTok impacts their sleep.
Engadget - 9% of Snapchat and TikTok users and 11% of Instagram users believed these platforms harmed their mental health.
Engadget - 29% of teens reported that TikTok affected their productivity.
Engadget - A significant number of teens indicated that social media apps helped their friendships, particularly on Snapchat.
Engadget - About 40% of parents believed social media negatively impacts their children's sleep and productivity.
Engadget - 44% of parents whose teens use TikTok thought their child spent "too much" time on the app.
WHERE:
Pew Research Center - The survey was conducted in the United States.
WHEN:
Engadget - The survey was conducted in 2026.
Engadget - A previous report by Pew Research in 2025 indicated that teens were becoming more worried about social media.
WHY:
Engadget - The report provides insights amid increasing calls to ban younger teens from social media platforms.
HOW:
Pew Research - The survey included a new analysis of how teens' experiences on TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat vary by race, ethnicity, and gender, providing insights into the differences in experiences across demographic groups.
Pew Research - The survey included a new analysis of how teens' experiences on TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat vary by race, ethnicity, and gender.
Pew Research Center - The survey collected self-reported data from teens and their parents regarding the impact of social media on mental health, sleep, and productivity.
(UPDATED April 15, 2026 19:19 UTC)
A recent report from Engadget reveals that a higher percentage of teens are reporting negative effects from TikTok on their sleep and productivity, with 37% saying it disrupts their sleep and 29% noting it affects their productivity. Additionally, about four in ten parents surveyed believe that social media is harming their children's sleep and productivity, and 44% of parents with teens on TikTok feel their child spends too much time on the app, which is more than those who feel the same about Snapchat and Instagram. The findings come from a Pew Research survey that analyzed how teens' experiences on these platforms differ based on race, ethnicity, and gender.
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(UPDATED April 15, 2026 17:21 UTC)
A recent survey revealed that a majority of teens feel social media apps have had "neither helped nor hurt" effects on their mental health, sleep, or productivity. Meanwhile, about 25% of parents expressed concerns that social media negatively impacts their children's mental well-being. The study also included a new analysis examining how teens' experiences on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat differ based on race, ethnicity, and gender.
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(UPDATED April 15, 2026 15:20 UTC)
A recent survey by the Pew Research Center, which involved 1,458 U.S. teens aged 13 to 17 and their parents, revealed that about 90% of teens use platforms like TikTok, Instagram, or Snapchat primarily for entertainment. The findings also showed that 57% of teens message daily on Snapchat, while 37% reported that TikTok affects their sleep, and 29% believe it impacts their productivity. Additionally, around 40% of parents expressed concerns about social media's negative effects on their children's sleep and productivity, with many indicating that their teens spend too much time on these platforms.