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February 23, 2023

6740 US adults surveyed

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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

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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

By:
18%
33%
35%
4%
2%
9%

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