Research informs the resources we create so you can support kids' healthy development in the digital age. Below you'll find reliable, independent data about the impact of media and tech on kids’ physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development.

Getting Help Online: How Young People Find, Evaluate, and Use Mental Health Apps, Online Therapy, and Behavioral Health Information

June 18, 2024

Online resources, therapy, and apps are important sources of mental health support for young people. But there's work to be done to make these tools as beneficial as possible.

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Teen and Young Adult Perspectives on Generative AI: Patterns of Use, Excitements, and Concerns

June 3, 2024

Young people regularly use generative AI, and believe in its potential to change the world. But they have concerns as well, and their perspectives are important in shaping the future of this transformative technology.

A Double-Edged Sword: How Diverse Communities of Young People Think About the Multifaceted Relationship Between Social Media and Mental Health

May 21, 2024

Social media continues to provide both benefits and costs for young people when it comes to supporting their mental health and well-being. Our new report reveals its stronger impacts on youth of color, LGBTQ+ youth, and youth with depressive symptoms.

The State of Kids and Families in America 2024

January 29, 2024

The 2024 election is already proving to be one of the most consequential for kids and families. Our new survey reveals strong bipartisan support for the government to take action on solutions that will better support kids and families.

Constant Companion: A Week in the Life of a Young Person's Smartphone Use

September 26, 2023

Smartphones have become a constant companion in our teens' lives. Our new report goes directly to young people to learn exactly how they use their phones, and how it impacts everything from school and sleep to mental health.

2023 State of Kids' Privacy

June 27, 2023

Privacy laws were recently passed, requiring companies to provide notice if they sell or share personal data. But our new research report reveals that the industry as a whole isn't being entirely transparent about how they are monetizing our data.

See reports published prior to 2016 in our past research reports .
Select publicly available datasets can be found in our archived datasets .