U.S. single biggest posting regrets on social media 2015

Published by Statista Research Department, Jul 22, 2015
This statistic ranks the single biggest social media posting regret according to adults in the United States. During the July 2015 survey period, it was found that 15 percent regretted making a comment in the heat of the moment that offended a friend the most.

Single biggest social media posting regret according to adults in the United States as of July 2015

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Release date

July 2015

Region

United States

Survey time period

July 2015

Number of respondents

479 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Special properties

adults who have had a social media regret

Method of interview

Online survey

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