But as author Amanda Lenhart of the Pew Internet Project points out, using social networks online is still a phenomenon of the young: 75 percent of adults 18-24 use these networks, compared to just 7 percent of adults 65 and older.
The findings also show some other very interesting facts:
- Personal use of social networks is more common than professional use.
- The median age of a Facebook user is 26.
- Nine in 10 say they use social networks to keep in touch with friends.
- MySpace is still the preferred social networking site with 50 percent of adult users having a profile there.
Ahh, to be 26 again.
