Canadians’ assessments of social media in their lives
This study uses the 2018 Canadian Internet Use Survey to examine reports of the negative effects individuals aged 15 to 64 experience because of their use of social networking websites or apps. Social media refers to digital platforms that allow users to create and share content (e.g., text-based po...
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| description | This study uses the 2018 Canadian Internet Use Survey to examine reports of the negative effects individuals aged 15 to 64 experience because of their use of social networking websites or apps. Social media refers to digital platforms that allow users to create and share content (e.g., text-based posts, photos and videos) and online profiles, and to interact with other users. In 2018, social media was regularly used by about 9 in 10 Canadians aged 15 to 34, 8 in 10 of those aged 35 to 49, and 6 in 10 of those aged 50 to 64. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-3055cc632fbe4e8c9b4ecaa9fa0e724f2025-08-20T03:00:10ZengStatistics CanadaEconomic and Social Reports2563-89552021-03-0110310.25318/36280001202100300004-engCanadians’ assessments of social media in their livesCristoph SchimmeleJonathan FonbergGrant SchellenbergThis study uses the 2018 Canadian Internet Use Survey to examine reports of the negative effects individuals aged 15 to 64 experience because of their use of social networking websites or apps. Social media refers to digital platforms that allow users to create and share content (e.g., text-based posts, photos and videos) and online profiles, and to interact with other users. In 2018, social media was regularly used by about 9 in 10 Canadians aged 15 to 34, 8 in 10 of those aged 35 to 49, and 6 in 10 of those aged 50 to 64.https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/36-28-0001/2021003/article/00004-eng.htmCombined parental incomeFamily incomeSources of household incomeTotal household incomeEmotional well beingHappiness |
| spellingShingle | Cristoph Schimmele Jonathan Fonberg Grant Schellenberg Canadians’ assessments of social media in their lives Economic and Social Reports Combined parental income Family income Sources of household income Total household income Emotional well being Happiness |
| title | Canadians’ assessments of social media in their lives |
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| title_short | Canadians’ assessments of social media in their lives |
| title_sort | canadians assessments of social media in their lives |
| topic | Combined parental income Family income Sources of household income Total household income Emotional well being Happiness |
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