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December 10, 2025

12856 US adults surveyed

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Overall, do you think that social media has more of a positive or a negative effect on the mental health of children under 16?

Conducted December 10, 2025

YouGov surveyed 12856 US adults

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Overall, do you think that social media has more of a positive or a negative effect on the mental health of children under 16?

Conducted December 10, 2025

YouGov surveyed 12856 US adults

By:
4%
7%
14%
32%
37%
5%

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