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March 13, 2024

7089 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 March 13, 2024

YouGov surveyed 7089 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 March 13, 2024

YouGov surveyed 7089 US adults

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14%
36%
36%
4%
2%
7%

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