: Social media and online videos are the most frequent activities, with 79% of teens using them at least once a week. Entertainment also includes gaming, music streaming, and increasingly, the use of AI for content generation and school assignments. Impact on Health and Wellbeing
Teenagers' entertainment and media consumption are currently dominated by high screen time and social media interaction, with a significant shift from traditional television to individualized smartphone use. As of 2026, research indicates that teens aged 13 to 18 spend an average of over consuming media. Key Media Consumption Trends
: YouTube remains the most used platform, with 93% of teens having used it and 71% visiting daily. Other top platforms include TikTok (63%), Snapchat (60%), and Instagram (59%).
: Smartphones have become the principal medium for entertainment due to their portability and social capacity. While television was once predominant, its use is declining among older adolescents; 33.1% of surveyed teens reported no television usage on weekdays.
