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Teenagers, Cell Phones, and Social Media - New Survey Results!

Common Sense Media recently released the results of their 2018 survey of student cell phone use - Social Media, Social Life:  Teens Reveal their Experiences .  As a professional working with teenagers, some of the results won't surprise you.  But some will!  Below are the results in graphic form.  ( Link to entire Infographic with all information.) Social Media use has increased dramatically among teens: Cell phones are changing teen preferences for how they communicate with friends and family, with more teens now preferring to text than speak in person: Speaking in person brings a new level of understanding to communication through non-verbal signals like facial expressions and verbal signals like voice tone.  What a shame students no longer prioritize that rich communication experience. Social Media distracts teens from enjoying other activities: The most interesting statistic of all, though not a surprise to many. Yet teens report overall positive fe