This statistic presents the leading reasons for Facebook users in the United States to access the social network. During the April 2018 survey period, ** percent of respondents stated that one of their reasons for using Facebook was to keep in contact with friends. Additionally, ** percent of respondents reported to using Facebook as a way to keep in contact with family.
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