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; 1,930 male and 2,101 female respondents; multiple answers possible
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Leading positive effects of social media Japan 2025, by gender
In a survey conducted in Japan in February 2025, ** percent of the female and ** percent of the male respondents stated that one can learn about various ideas and broaden one's views via social media. It was the most commonly given answer among both women and men with regard to the positive influences of social media, although there was a gap of ** percentage points between the two groups. While women were more likely to state that social media enriches one's hobbies and cultivation and helps to maintain connections with friends and acquaintances, men were more likely to mention the faster spread of information and a positive influence on interest in political and social problems.
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