UK: Statistics: Ofcom research identifies social networking profiles (Social Net Usage in the UK)
Nearly half of all children who have access to the internet have their own personal profile on a social networking site, according to Ofcom research published today.
The report reveals just how quickly social networking sites have become a part of Britons’ lives. As well as widespread use amongst 8-17 year olds (49% of internet users in that age group), the report also reveals that over a fifth (22%) of adult internet users aged 16+ have their own online profile.
The research finds that it is common for adults to have a profile on more than one site and half of current adult social networkers say that they access their profiles at least every other day.
Source: Direct.gov.uk