This statistic presents the most common reasons for internet users worldwide to use social networks. During the fourth quarter 2017 survey, it was found one of the main social media usage reasons of Millennials worldwide was filling up spare time with a ** percent response rate.
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GWI. (May 18, 2018). Most important social media usage reasons according to internet users worldwide as of 4th quarter 2017, by age group [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 23, 2026, from /statistics/282061/millennials-social-media-usage-drivers/
GWI. "Most important social media usage reasons according to internet users worldwide as of 4th quarter 2017, by age group." Chart. May 18, 2018. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Accessed July 23, 2026. /statistics/282061/millennials-social-media-usage-drivers/
GWI. (2018). Most important social media usage reasons according to internet users worldwide as of 4th quarter 2017, by age group. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 23, 2026. /statistics/282061/millennials-social-media-usage-drivers/
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Most important social media usage reasons according to internet users worldwide as of 4th quarter 2017, by age group [Graph], GWI, May 18, 2018. [Online]. Available: /statistics/282061/millennials-social-media-usage-drivers/