According to a survey conducted in Germany during the third quarter of 2024, ** percent of internet users said that their main reason for using social media was to keep in touch with family and friends. Additionally, **** percent of internet users in Germany said their main reason for accessing social media platforms was to read news stories, and ** said they used social networks as a way to fill spare time.
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