A new Pew Research Center analysis reveals that a teenager's experience on major social media platforms is not uniform. For the first time, the research organization has examined how usage and perception diverge across TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat. The study indicates these differences are strongly influenced by a user's demographic background.
This research builds on years of Pew's work tracking demographic disparities in social media use. The latest findings suggest a platform's environment is perceived differently by various groups. A teen's race, ethnicity, and gender can fundamentally alter their interaction with the same digital spaces.