respondents were sampled to reflect the Japanese population on the basis of gender, age (in five-year intervals), and prefecture; based on the survey results, a reallocation was carried out in proportion to the ratio of social media users; multiple answers possible
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Online survey
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Leading positive effects of social media Japan 2025
In a survey conducted in Japan in February 2025, ** percent of the respondents stated that one can learn about various ideas and broaden one's views via social media. It was the most commonly given answer with regard to the positive influences of social media. Other commonly mentioned points included the enrichment of one's hobbies and cultivation as well as the possibility to maintain connections with friends and acquaintances.
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