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Abstract
Social media users in Rhode Island report using social media platforms nearly 22 hours per week. More than half of social media users want to use it less, particularly those under 50, and more than a quarter feel addicted to social media. YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram are used by the most Rhode Islanders, but the fifth of state residents who use TikTok report using it most frequently. Heavy users of social media report higher feelings of anxiety, depression, and stress. Most Rhode Islanders believe social media has a negative effect on productivity, mental health, and on society in general, and bipartisan majorities support banning children from using social media entirely.
Department
Ocean State Poll
Publication Date
5-5-2026
Document Type
Report
Recommended Citation
UNH Survey Center, "More Than a Quarter of Social Media Users in Rhode Island Feel Addicted, Most Young Users Want to Use It Less 5/5/2026" (2026). All UNH Survey Center Polls. 958.
https://scholars.unh.edu/survey_center_polls/958