Media Use Patterns
Today’s youth are growing up in a media rich environment. Media exposure ranges from the more passive watching of television and listening to music to the more interactive use of video games, the Internet, and text messaging. The Growing up with Media Study confirms that today’s youth are using a wide range of media technologies, with usage patterns remaining fairly stable over time. We asked youth about six specific types of media use:
- Playing computer games or video games
- Playing Internet games
- Watching television
- Listening to music
- Going on the Internet