Spring storm brings rain and wind Tuesday into Wednesday

MPR News is your trusted resource for the news you need. With your support, MPR News brings accessible, courageous journalism and authentic conversation to everyone - free of paywalls and barriers. Your gift makes a difference.

Create a More Connected Minnesota

A recent Pew study shows that teenagers are building significant friendships online, and that their online social networks are leading to happier and more connected lives — an idea that flies in the face of conventional wisdom regarding teens and technology. 

, associate director of research at Pew Research Center, and 

, chair of the MacArthur Foundation Research Network on Youth and Participatory Politics join MPR News host Kerri Miller for a discussion about the way young people are using technology today.

A recent Pew study shows that teenagers are building significant friendships online, and that their online social networks are leading to happier and more connected lives — an idea that flies in the face of conventional wisdom regarding teens and technology.

A recent Pew study shows that teenagers are building significant friendships online, and that their online social networks are leading to happier and more connected lives - an idea that flies in the face of conventional wisdom regarding teens and technology. 

Guests:
- Amanda Lenhart is the associate director of research at Pew Research Center and the lead author on this study
- Joseph Kahne is a professor of education at Mills College and Chair of the MacArthur Foundation Research Network on Youth and Participatory Politics

Discussion: Why tech isn't warping your kids brain

Share

Create a More Connected Minnesota