In the November issue of Expressions, we ran a story regarding social media usage and happiness that included a poll taken by San Luis Obispo High School students. Here are the results.
Which social media platforms do you use on a daily basis? Check all that apply.
Facebook: 36 percent.
Snapchat: 80 percent.
Instagram: 75 percent.
Twitter: 17 percent.
YouTube: 64 percent.
Pinterest: 17 percent.
Other: 22 percent.
Do you believe that using social media affects your own happiness?
Yes – it decreases my happiness: 36 percent
Yes – it increases my happiness: 15 percent
No – it has no effect: 48 percent
How often do you think about your feelings changing due to social media usage?
Frequently: 9 percent.
Sometimes: 61 percent.
Never: 29 percent.
