According to a survey conducted in 2026, about half or more of adults in the United States in each age group supported banning social media use for those under 16. Adults aged 30 to 49 were the most likely to favor the measure, with ** percent expressing support.
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Pew Research Center. (July 1, 2026). Opinion on social media bans for youth under 16 years in the United States in 2026, by age group [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved August 01, 2026, from /statistics/1663859/us-social-media-ban-opinion-for-youth-by-age/
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Opinion on social media bans for youth under 16 years in the United States in 2026, by age group [Graph], Pew Research Center, July 1, 2026. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1663859/us-social-media-ban-opinion-for-youth-by-age/
