Department of Family Social Science

Technology, Teens, and Families Lab

UMN Teen Social Media Study

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Are you a teen (ages 13-17) with a smartphone?

Help University of Minnesota scientists research how teens use social media!

Study Information


The University of Minnesota (UMN) Teen Social Media Study is researching how teens (13-17 years old) use social media. Our goal is to understand these habits and the impacts social media may have on their mental health.

Phase 1 for our study is now complete. We plan to open back up for enrollment for Phase 2 in Spring of 2026!

If you would like to sign up for enrollment in Phase 2, please click the link below to provide your information so that we may contact you in the future.