How teens’ experiences on TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat vary by race, ethnicity and gender

How Black and White Teens — and Boys and Girls — Differ on Social Media

TikTok, Snapchat, and Instagram uses differ among teens based on various factors

Teens sure do love their Snapchat

Teens love social media, especially messaging each otherKritina Lee Knief/Getty ImagesPew released a report about teens and social media usage.Notably, Snapchat was what teens used most for posting and daily messaging.Instagram and TikTok would very much like to get in on Snapchat's DM party.A new Pew report about teens and social media reveals something you probably could already guess: Parents are more concerned that teens are watching too muc…

How teens’ experiences on TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat vary by race, ethnicity and gender

For years, Pew Research Center has tracked how social media use and experiences differ across demographic groups, including race, ethnicity and gender. But for the first time, we dive deeper into three major platforms: TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat. We find that a teen’s experience isn’t just shaped by which platforms they use, but at times, […]

Courts and governments say social platforms harm teens' mental health. Here's what the teens think.

Are major social media platforms safe for teens? The answer to that question could have massive ramifications. A recent court decision overrode previous precedents by holding social platforms liable for the mental and emotional harms that are informed by addictive feeds. Meanwhile, in regions like the European Union, the mental health of teenagers is being used to justify wide-ranging restrictions on social media usage. Amid all that commotion, …

How Teens Use TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat

A new Pew Research study reveals how teens use TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat in 2026, highlighting social pressure, AI integration, and digital habits.