According to a survey of younger internet users conducted in the United Kingdom in 2021, ** percent of respondents aged between 16 and 17 years old used social media, while ** percent had their own social media profile. Over **** in ** respondents belonging to the 12 to 15 year age group used social media, whilst ** percent had their profiles. Overall, around *** of those aged three to four years used social media, and * of this age group had their own social media profile.
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