Teens Speak Out Research Snapshot

This new research series from CSS aims to capture the opinions of adolescents regarding current events through short surveys with research questions pulled from the headlines.

When teens have the opportunity to share their perspectives they usually have important things to contribute.

In an effort to bridge the divide between adults and younger generations on the issue of social media and adolescent mental health, for our first Teens Speak Out Research Snapshot, we conducted a study to capture the valuable insights of young people on three major policy developments: Utah's new parental consent regulations for social media usage, and the TikTok ban in Montana, and the Surgeon General's advisory on social media.  

We went directly to 184 teens from across the United States to ask them what they think about the laws that are being passed around the country.

Additional Resources

Surgeon General Issues New Advisory About Effects Social Media Has on Youth Mental Health

Main Findings

  1. Montana Bill: TikTok Banned Completely - 38% of male teens agreed with the ban while only 19% female teens agreed

  2. Utah: Parental Consent for under 18-year-olds - 46% of teens disagree with the ban

  3. Surgeon General’s Advisory on Social Media - 52% of teens agree with the statement