Older Americans more comfortable with social networking

The number of adults using social media sites increased to 65%, according to a report from a new national survey by the Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project. It’s the first time more than 50% of all adults said they’re using the sites, and a dramatic increase from the first survey in 2005, which showed that just 8% of internet users or 5% of all adults said they used them. While 61% of users aged 30 or older reported they use social networking site on a typical day, it remained relatively flat over the last year. Baby Boomers (ages 50-64) on the other hand reported that social networking site usage on a typical day grew a significant 60% (from 20% to 32%). “The graying of social networking sites continues, but the oldest users are still far less likely to be m...