Table 3.
Reasons for social media usage, n = 969.
| Reasons | Frequency | % |
|---|---|---|
| Keeping in touch with friends | 926 | 95.6 |
| Sharing photos | 797 | 82.2 |
| Keeping in touch with family | 697 | 71.9 |
| Reconnecting with old friends | 738 | 76.2 |
| For entertainment | 868 | 89.6 |
| Getting news | 787 | 81.2 |
| Sharing videos | 438 | 45.2 |
| Discovering new music, films, books, and Other entertainment | 721 | 74.4 |
| Meeting new people | 359 | 37 |
| Providing my opinion to mainstream media | 204 | 21.1 |
| Promoting a cause | 109 | 11.2 |
| Sharing music | 377 | 38.9 |
| Making professional and business contacts | 107 | 11 |
| For learning/education | 644 | 66.5 |
| Playing games | 500 | 51.6 |
| Promoting a business | 58 | 6 |
| Shopping | 497 | 51.3 |
| Others | 59 | 6.1 |