This statistic shows the share of internet users in the United States who have ever had positive, tangible benefits from being active on social media, sorted by age group. During the August 2017 survey period, it was found that 45 percent aged between 18 and 29 years had found a new apartment or house via social media activity.
Share of internet users in the United States who have ever had positive, tangible benefits from being active on social media as of August 2017, by age group
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18-29 years
30-59 years
60+ years
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Original question: Have you ever had the following positive, tangible benefits, from being active on social media? (top 2, yes, frequently or on occasion)
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Statista Survey. (August 28, 2017). Share of internet users in the United States who have ever had positive, tangible benefits from being active on social media as of August 2017, by age group [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved August 25, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/379368/positive-benefits-from-being-on-social-media-by-generation/
Statista Survey. "Share of internet users in the United States who have ever had positive, tangible benefits from being active on social media as of August 2017, by age group." Chart. August 28, 2017. Statista. Accessed August 25, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/379368/positive-benefits-from-being-on-social-media-by-generation/
Statista Survey. (2017). Share of internet users in the United States who have ever had positive, tangible benefits from being active on social media as of August 2017, by age group. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: August 25, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/379368/positive-benefits-from-being-on-social-media-by-generation/
Statista Survey. "Share of Internet Users in The United States Who Have Ever Had Positive, Tangible Benefits from Being Active on Social Media as of August 2017, by Age Group." Statista, Statista Inc., 28 Aug 2017, https://www.statista.com/statistics/379368/positive-benefits-from-being-on-social-media-by-generation/
Statista Survey, Share of internet users in the United States who have ever had positive, tangible benefits from being active on social media as of August 2017, by age group Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/379368/positive-benefits-from-being-on-social-media-by-generation/ (last visited August 25, 2024)
Share of internet users in the United States who have ever had positive, tangible benefits from being active on social media as of August 2017, by age group [Graph], Statista Survey, August 28, 2017. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/379368/positive-benefits-from-being-on-social-media-by-generation/