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Pulse Survey — Exploring the Nuances of Young People’s Social Media Use and Experiences

Jul 2023

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In our most recent survey, Exploring the Nuances of Young People’s Social Media Use and Experiences, we asked 1,505 young people between the ages of 15 and 22 about their experiences with social media platforms and specific types of online spaces within them.

Suggested Citation

Carter M. C., Bickham, D.S., Hunt, E., & Rich, M. (2023). Exploring the Nuances of Social Media Use and Experiences. Boston, MA: Boston Children’s Hospital Digital Wellness Lab. https://digitalwellnesslab.org/pulse-surveys/exploring-the-nuances-of-young-peoples-social-media-use-and-experiences/