Part 1 – When NOT to use technology: How Teens Communicate Today
As part of my research for when NOT to use technology, I have come across a report titled “Teens and Social Media”. Here are some of the highlights from the Dec 19, 2007, report.
- Content creation by teenagers continues to grow, with 64% of online teenagers ages 12 to 17 engaging in at least one type of content creation, up from 57% of online teens in 2004.
- 28% of online teens have blogs.
- 39% of online teens share their own artistic creations online.
- Content creation is not just about sharing creative output; it is about participating in conversations fueled by the content.
- 66% of teens with social network profiles restrict access.
- Social network sites (Facebook, MySpace, etc.) are the primary means of communication.
- Email is selected only as a last resort to stay in touch with friends.
With the advent of the super cell phone, communication will continue to change. Why? Nearly 63% of all teens now have a cell phone. Look at the following trends!
- 70% talk daily with friends on a cell phone.
- 60% send text messsages daily
- 54% instant message
- 47% send messages over social network sites
- 46% talk to friends on a landline phone
- 35% spend time with friends in person daily
- 22% send email every day to friends
