1. Social Media & Young Adults Amanda Lenhart Pew Internet Project OSTWG, NTIA, Dept of Commerce February 4, 2010

2. Social Media ‘n’ Youth Feb 2010 Methodology Two surveys both completed in September 2009: 800 Teens 12-17 and a parent or guardian – RDD w/ cell phone sample 2253 American adults 18 and older – RDD with cell phone sample & Spanish language interviewing

4. Social Media ‘n’ Youth

14. Sending Sexts No difference by gender Oldest teens most likely to have sent –8% of 17 year olds –4% of 12 year olds 17% who pay for all the costs of the phone send sexts vs. 3% of others

15. Social Media ‘n’ Youth Receiving Sexts Again, no gender differences and increases by age –4% of 12 year olds –20% of 16 year olds –30% of 17 year olds Sending texts, having unlimited texting plan increases receipt

16. Social Media ‘n’ Youth Sexting Scenarios 1.Between two romantic partners, as a part of, instead of, or as a prelude to sex – never leaves couple 2.Between two romantic partners – but shared with others 3.Between two people where at least one would like to be in a relationship – shows interest

22. Twitter

24. October 2009

30. Thanks! “Teens and Sexting” “Social Media & Mobile Internet Use Among Teens and Young Adults” Amanda Lenhart Pew Internet & American Life Project http://www.pewinternet.org @amanda_lenhart