ConsumerLab explores the highs and lows of social media usage

November 30, 2018

Between 2014 and 2018, average time spent on social media apps increased by almost 60 percent. Less than one in five trust information they read in social media. Almost 70 percent think social media companies should ensure there is no fake content on their platforms. One in five believe they will get more of their news from social media in the coming five years.

Between 2014 and 2018, average time spent on social media apps increased by almost 60 percent. Less than one in five trust information they read in social media. Almost 70 percent think social media companies should ensure there is no fake content on their platforms. One in five believe they will get more of their news from social media in the coming five years.