What does the older generation think of social media?
Table of Contents
- 1 What does the older generation think of social media?
- 2 How do you explain social media to someone?
- 3 How does social media help adults?
- 4 How are adults affected by social media?
- 5 What is the impact of social media in your life?
- 6 Are older users embracing social media?
- 7 What would you say about social media in 1997?
- 8 Are social media sites becoming more sticky for older adults?
They said they thought social media was characterized by self-centered, nonsensical and uninteresting updates. Instead, they said, they preferred to communicate face-to-face and considered social media a waste of time.
3 Guidelines for Talking to Anyone About Social Media
- Be patient with those who might not know as much about social media as you do.
- Remember your audience and customize your message accordingly.
- Use stories to engage the other person and help them relate to you.
What ages use what social media?
Percentage of adults in the United States who use social networks as of February 2019, by age group
| Characteristic | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|
| 18-29 | 90\% |
| 30-49 | 82\% |
| 50-64 | 69\% |
| 65+ | 40\% |
The AARP recommends seniors go online,† and a European study has found that social media use among the aging community improves health in terms of cognitive capacity, increases a sense of self-competence, and may have a beneficial effect on mental and physical well-being.
However, multiple studies have found a strong link between heavy social media and an increased risk for depression, anxiety, loneliness, self-harm, and even suicidal thoughts. Social media may promote negative experiences such as: Inadequacy about your life or appearance.
Which social media platform do men use most?
During the survey period, it was found that Snapchat had more female than male users, amounting to roughly 55 percent of the platform’s audience. Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter presented a majority of male users, while Instagram reported having almost the same shares of male and female users in its audience.
The negative aspects of social media However, multiple studies have found a strong link between heavy social media and an increased risk for depression, anxiety, loneliness, self-harm, and even suicidal thoughts. Social media may promote negative experiences such as: Inadequacy about your life or appearance.
While social media use has grown dramatically across all age groups, older users have been especially enthusiastic over the past year about embracing new networking tools.
What was life like 20 years ago when people didn’t use social media?
20 years ago, we were all people who didn’t use social media. If I were to explain social media to someone living in 1997, I’d say: Social media is a network of and for people. It’s a tool that billions of people use to share their successes, their challenges, their lives. But, it doesn’t make decisions for you.
If I were to explain social media to someone living in 1997, I’d say: Social media is a network of and for people. It’s a tool that billions of people use to share their successes, their challenges, their lives. But, it doesn’t make decisions for you. It doesn’t take away your free will or force you to do anything you don’t want to do.
Social media properties—including networking and status update sites—are newer additions to the daily digital diet of older adults. Yet, the “stickiness” of the sites is notable.