Teens, Technology and Friendships

American teens don't just make friends in the schoolyard or neighborhood — many are finding new friends online. Video games, social media and mobile phones play an integral role in how teens meet and interact.

Friendship Factor: Making and Keeping Friends - Focus on the Family

Technology use among Today's Teens vs. 25 Years Ago – Miss Sue's Skills 4 Success

Technologies Used by US Teens to Stay Connected to Family/Friends They No Longer See In-Person due to the Coronavirus, April 2020 (% of respondents)

Snapchat making it more difficult for users to become friends with teens they don't know

Teen Technology Use

How Technology and Social Media Affect Teen Friendships

How Social Media Has Made Teen Friendships More Stressful

Kids Are Using Social Media More Than Ever, Study Finds - The New York Times

Teens Prefer to Make and Keep Friends Online Instead of Off

The Importance Of Technology For Classroom Communication