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Jul 27, 2005Amanda Lenhart, Paul Hitlin, Mary Madden
Today’s American teens live in a world enveloped by communications technologies; the internet and cell phones have become a central force that fuels the rhythm of daily life.
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More in: Teens, Email
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Nov 2, 2005Amanda Lenhart, Mary Madden
American teenagers today are utilizing the interactive capabilities of the internet as they create and share their own media creations.
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Apr 18, 2007Amanda Lenhart, Mary Madden
The majority of teens actively manage their online profiles to keep the information they believe is most sensitive away from the unwanted gaze of strangers, parents and other adults.
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More in: Teens, Social Networking, Identity, Safety
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Dec 19, 2007Amanda Lenhart, Mary Madden, Aaron Smith, Alexandra Macgill
More teens are creating and sharing material on the internet. 28% of online teens have blogs, up from 2004 with growth fueled almost entirely by girls. "Super communicators" rise as email fades as a tool for teens.
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More in: Teens, Social Networking, Blogs, Video, Mobile, Web 2.0
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Sep 16, 2008Amanda Lenhart, Joseph Kahne, Ellen Middaugh, Alexandra Macgill, Chris Evans, Jessica Vitak
Nearly all American teens play computer, console, or cell phone games and teens' gaming experience is rich and varied, with a significant amount of social interaction and potential for civic engagement.
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More in: Teens, Gaming, Politics, Families, Communities
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Apr 24, 2008Amanda Lenhart, Sousan Arafeh, Aaron Smith, Alexandra Macgill
Teens write a lot, but they do not think of their emails, instant and text messages as writing. But teens also believe good writing is essential for success and that more school writing instruction would help them.
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More in: Education, Teens, Email, New Media Ecology
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Aug 2, 2005Lee Rainie, Paul Hitlin
There has been a 45% increase since 2000 in the number of teenagers who use the internet at school.
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Oct 24, 2007Alexandra Macgill
Parents view the internet less favorably than in 2004, yet are still engaged with their children's media consumption. Teens are more likely than their parents to say tech devices are helpful.
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Jan 7, 2007Amanda Lenhart, Mary Madden
More than half (55%) of all online American youths ages 12-17 use online social networking sites.
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Oct 14, 2007Aaron Smith
Girls, teens who post photos or profiles show an increased likelihood to be contacted by people with no connection to them or their friends. Girls are more likely to report contact that made them uncomfortable.
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More in: Teens, Safety