This statistic displays the findings of a survey on the leading emotions experienced by teenagers when using social media networks in the United Kingdom (UK) in January 2016, by region and home nation. During the survey period, it was found that 42 percent of respondents in London reported feeling excited when using social media sites.
Leading emotions experienced by teenagers when using social media networks in the United Kingdom (UK) in January 2016, by region and home nation**
United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
Survey time period
January 6, 2016 to January 18, 2016
Number of respondents
1,089*
Age group
10-18 years
Special properties
all respondents with social media account.
Method of interview
Online interview
Supplementary notes
* Source adds the following information:
"Data were weighted by age, gender and region to be representative of all 10-18 year olds in the UK."
** Original survey question was phrased as follows:
"Q3. Which words best describe how you feel when you're using social media?"
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ComRes, & BBC. (February 9, 2016). Leading emotions experienced by teenagers when using social media networks in the United Kingdom (UK) in January 2016, by region and home nation** [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/548729/uk-teenagers-feelings-about-social-media-networking-by-region-and-home-nation/
ComRes, und BBC. "Leading emotions experienced by teenagers when using social media networks in the United Kingdom (UK) in January 2016, by region and home nation**." Chart. February 9, 2016. Statista. Accessed November 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/548729/uk-teenagers-feelings-about-social-media-networking-by-region-and-home-nation/
ComRes, BBC. (2016). Leading emotions experienced by teenagers when using social media networks in the United Kingdom (UK) in January 2016, by region and home nation**. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: November 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/548729/uk-teenagers-feelings-about-social-media-networking-by-region-and-home-nation/
ComRes, and BBC. "Leading Emotions Experienced by Teenagers When Using Social Media Networks in The United Kingdom (Uk) in January 2016, by Region and Home Nation**." Statista, Statista Inc., 9 Feb 2016, https://www.statista.com/statistics/548729/uk-teenagers-feelings-about-social-media-networking-by-region-and-home-nation/
ComRes & BBC, Leading emotions experienced by teenagers when using social media networks in the United Kingdom (UK) in January 2016, by region and home nation** Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/548729/uk-teenagers-feelings-about-social-media-networking-by-region-and-home-nation/ (last visited November 22, 2024)
Leading emotions experienced by teenagers when using social media networks in the United Kingdom (UK) in January 2016, by region and home nation** [Graph], ComRes, & BBC, February 9, 2016. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/548729/uk-teenagers-feelings-about-social-media-networking-by-region-and-home-nation/
