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Study from Pew Research reveals how teens, in their own words, share thoughts about social media and the challenges and benefits of using it. Teens share how different platforms serve different purposes as they navigate online life and that using these platforms can lead to a variety of emotions and experiences, from anxiety to excitement and from improved social connections to bullying. Data from focus groups with teens is shared revealing a variety of measures about teen's use and thoughts about social media, including the privacy of their information and their civic engagement on social media.