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What is the primary reason Sheila joined Facebook?
What is the primary reason Sheila joined Facebook?
- To connect with old friends from school.
- To play online games.
- To see what her grandchildren are doing. (correct)
- To receive updates about political news.
How many users under the age of 17 are reported to be using Facebook in the UK?
How many users under the age of 17 are reported to be using Facebook in the UK?
- 2.2 million (correct)
- 5 million
- 3.5 million
- 1 million
What strategy does Peter use to reduce his screen time?
What strategy does Peter use to reduce his screen time?
- He sets a timer for device usage.
- He turns off all digital devices.
- He limits text message usage.
- He uses an old-style mobile phone. (correct)
What is one consequence of teenagers' heavy smartphone usage mentioned in the text?
What is one consequence of teenagers' heavy smartphone usage mentioned in the text?
What has changed in Sheila's social life due to Facebook?
What has changed in Sheila's social life due to Facebook?
Study Notes
Social Media Habits
- Over-55s in the UK are joining Facebook in large numbers, making them the site’s second biggest user group.
- Facebook has 3.5 million users aged 55–64 and 2.9 million users over-65 in the UK.
- Older generations use Facebook to connect with family and friends, especially grandchildren.
- Older generations use Facebook to reconnect with old friends and arrange meet-ups.
- Teenagers in the UK are leaving Facebook, with only 2.2 million users under 17.
- Teenagers are spending a lot of time on their phones at home, missing out on face-to-face interactions with friends.
Smartphone Use
- Teenagers are heavily reliant on smartphones, using them as alarm clocks and checking them constantly.
- Parents are leading the way in adopting a less digital lifestyle, setting an example for their children.
- Parents are reducing their own screen time to encourage their children to do the same.
- Parents are using old-style mobile phones, only for calls and texts, to limit screen time.
- Parents are setting a better example for their children by spending more quality time with them.
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Explore the changing dynamics of social media use among different age groups in the UK, focusing on the increasing presence of older generations on Facebook. This quiz also delves into the smartphone habits of teenagers and the impact of parental roles in moderating screen time. Test your knowledge on the trends shaping today's digital interactions!
