Recent studies have shown an increase in depression among American teenagers, especially teenage girls. To what extent, if at all, do you think that social media is responsible for this increase?

Conducted

February 23, 2023

6740 US adults surveyed

Conducted February 23, 2023

YouGov surveyed 6740 US adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Race

Completely responsible

18%

Mostly responsible

33%

Somewhat responsible

35%

Not very responsible

Not at all responsible

Not sure

Recent studies have shown an increase in depression among American teenagers, especially teenage girls. To what extent, if at all, do you think that social media is responsible for this increase?

Conducted February 23, 2023

YouGov surveyed 6740 US adults

Completely responsible

18%

Mostly responsible

33%

Somewhat responsible

35%

Not very responsible

Not at all responsible

Not sure

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