Teens and Digital Media

What percent of teens say that they don't understand their social networking site's privacy policies? a. 24% b. 35% c. 47% d. 61%

The correct answer is a. 24%. About a quarter of teen users admit they understand their social networking site's policies "not too well" or "not at all."

82% of teens say that they own which of the following? a) cell phone b) smartphone c) iPod Touch or similar device d) iPad or similar device

The correct answer is a. cell phone. The vast majority of teenagers have their own cell phone (82%) including 41% who say they have a smartphone.

68% of teens say they do which of the following at least once a day? a) text b) visit a social network c) instant message (IM) d) use email

The correct answer is a. text. Two thirds of teens text everyday, half visit social networking sites daily, and 11% send or receive tweets at least once a day.

What percent of teens describe themselves as "addicted" to their cell phones? a) 11% b) 27% c) 41% d) 63

The correct answer is c. 41%. And 21% of them wish that their parents would spend less time with their cell phones and other devices.

What percent of teens still prefer face-to-face communication with their friends over communication online or via texting? a) 22% b) 36% c) 49% d) 61%

The correct answer is c. 49%. About half of all teens say their favorite way to communicate with their friends is in person. 38% believe face-to-face communication is more fun, and 29% say that they can better understand what people really mean. Only 4% prefer talking on the phone as their favored way to communicate with friends.

What percent of teens say that social networking helps them connect with people who share a common interest? a) 35% b) 42% c) 57% d) 66%

The correct answer is c. 57%. A majority of teens say social media help them keep in touch with friends they can't see regularly (88%), get to know other students better (68%), and connect with new people who share similar interests (57%).

What percent of teens say they have said something bad about someone online that they wouldn't have said in person? a) 33% b) 67% c) 49% d) 25%

The correct answer is d. 25%. Additionally, 24% of social media users say they often encounter one or more types of derogatory speech (sexist, homophobic, racist, or anti-religious).

What percent of teens agreed they wish they could "unplug" for awhile? a. 13% b. 27% c. 29% d. 43%

The correct answer is d. 43%.