More than half of all American teenagers network online, according to new research conducted by the Pew Internet & American Life Project. In growing numbers, teenagers are using the Internet to form and maintain friendships, network and get advice and information about nearly any subject, according to the report. That figure may even be understated. “Just as a guess I would put that number closer to 75 percent to 80 percent,” according to Dr. Gilda Carle.
55 Percent of US Teens Use Social Networking Sites
Posted by: Erika Morphy January 9, 2007 02:07 PMMore than half of all American teenagers network online, according to new research conducted by the Pew Internet & American Life Project. In growing numbers, teenagers are using the Internet to form and maintain friendships, network and get advice and information about nearly any subject, according to the report. That figure may even be understated. “Just as a guess I would put that number closer to 75 percent to 80 percent,” according to Dr. Gilda Carle.