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Use of U.S. social network profiles (fee-based)

 

For what purpose do social network users use their online profiles?

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The statistic shows the purpose of profiles on social networks. 89 percent of U.S. respondents use their profiles to stay in touch with their friends.

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close Markets and sectors
Internet , Social Media
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Survey name  Get Account
Survey time period November 19, 2008 to December 20, 2008
Interview
Number of respondents 1.650
Region United States
Macroregion North-America only
Age group 18 years and older
Relevance 1
Special features Social network users
Method of interview Telephone interview
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Release date January 2009
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Tags community, community platform, community users, Facebook, LinkedIn, MySpace, profile, profiles, purpose, social media, social networks, social news community, social web, USA, users
Top tags purpose, social networks
Markets and sectors Internet, Social Media
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