Recent studies have shown an increase in depression among American teenagers, especially teenage girls. To what extent, if at all, do you think that social media is responsible for this increase? | Daily Question

Recent studies have shown an increase in depression among American teenagers, especially teenage girls. To what extent, if at all, do you think that social media is responsible for this increase? Published on March 13, 2024 → Survey conducted on March 13, 2024 on 7089 U.S. adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Race

Completely responsible

14%

Mostly responsible

36%

Somewhat responsible

36%

Not very responsible

4%

Not at all responsible

2%

Not sure

7%

Completely responsible

14%

Mostly responsible

36%

Somewhat responsible

36%

Not very responsible

4%

Not at all responsible

2%

Not sure

7%

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