This statistic shows the attitudes among young people on whether social media usage should be taught in various places in Finland in 2016. During the period under survey, more than 25 percent of the respondents agreed with the statement: "Not needed, everyone should learn it on their own".
Share of young people, who think social media usage should be taught in selected places or institutions in Finland in 2016
Characteristic
Share of respondents
In schools (primary and/or secondary schools, vocational schools)
71%
At home
44%
During leisure activities (youth centers, hobbies, camps among others)
42%
Not needed, everyone should learn it on their own
27%
At work
21%
In universities of applied sciences
13%
In universities
12%
Created with Highcharts 7.2.2Share of respondents71%71%44%44%42%42%27%27%21%21%13%13%12%12%In schools (primary and/orsecondary schools,vocational schools)At homeDuring leisure activities(youth centers, hobbies,camps among others)Not needed, everyoneshould learn it on their ownAt workIn universities of appliedsciencesIn universities
0%20%40%60%80%
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The figures represent the share of respondents, who agreed to the following statements regarding the question: "Should social media usage be taught?"
According to the source the average respondent (n= 5520) was 19.5 years old and most of the respondents used social media from 6 to 9 hours per week. 70% of the respondents were women (n= 3838) and 28% of the respondents were men (n= 1562) with 2% of the respondents choosing the option "I don't want to say/ I can't say/ other". The target group was further split into three age groups:
13 to 17-year-olds (n= 2244), 18 to 22-year-olds (n= 1822) and 23 to 29-year-olds (n= 1454).
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ebrand Suomi Oy, & City of Oulu. (September 1, 2016). Share of young people, who think social media usage should be taught in selected places or institutions in Finland in 2016 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved March 15, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/602592/should-social-media-usage-be-taught-in-finland/
ebrand Suomi Oy, und City of Oulu. "Share of young people, who think social media usage should be taught in selected places or institutions in Finland in 2016." Chart. September 1, 2016. Statista. Accessed March 15, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/602592/should-social-media-usage-be-taught-in-finland/
ebrand Suomi Oy, City of Oulu. (2016). Share of young people, who think social media usage should be taught in selected places or institutions in Finland in 2016. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: March 15, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/602592/should-social-media-usage-be-taught-in-finland/
ebrand Suomi Oy, and City of Oulu. "Share of Young People, Who Think Social Media Usage Should Be Taught in Selected Places or Institutions in Finland in 2016." Statista, Statista Inc., 1 Sep 2016, https://www.statista.com/statistics/602592/should-social-media-usage-be-taught-in-finland/
ebrand Suomi Oy & City of Oulu, Share of young people, who think social media usage should be taught in selected places or institutions in Finland in 2016 Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/602592/should-social-media-usage-be-taught-in-finland/ (last visited March 15, 2025)
Share of young people, who think social media usage should be taught in selected places or institutions in Finland in 2016 [Graph], ebrand Suomi Oy, & City of Oulu, September 1, 2016. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/602592/should-social-media-usage-be-taught-in-finland/
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