REPORT: Teens Are Bored with Facebook

Research from GlobalWebIndex revealed Tuesday found that the number of teen Facebook users was not decreasing, but the frequency of their visits was. Wednesday, GWI explained why: boredom.

BoredTeenageGirlLaptop650Research from GlobalWebIndex revealed Tuesday found that the number of teen Facebook users was not decreasing, but the frequency of their visits was. Wednesday, GWI explained why: boredom.

According to GWI:

  • 45 percent of teens are less interested in Facebook than they used to be.
  • 37 percent said they were bored with Facebook.
  • 18 percent said Facebook is no longer as cool as it once was.
  • Nearly three out of 10 teen respondents said they don’t believe Facebook is secure or private enough.
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