Social Media Support Emotional Connections Among People Worldwide

Gallup and Meta Platforms’ “The State of Social Connections” report finds at least a quarter of respondents surveyed across seven countries (Brazil, Egypt, France, India, Indonesia, Mexico and the United States) use social media platforms daily to connect with family and friends globally. The report also notes in-person interaction remains the most prominent method of connecting with others. However, at least one-third, excluding India, have interactions daily or more in the past week on social media, with the most use being Brazil at 59% and Mexico at 51%.