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Leading Facebook usage reasons in the United States 2018

Which, if any, of the following reasons best describe what you use Facebook for?

The data describes the leading reasons for Facebook users in the U.S. to access the social network. During the April 2018 survey period, 51% of respondents stated that one of their reasons for using Facebook was to keep in contact with friends. Additionally, 45% of respondents reported to using Facebook as a way to keep in contact with family.

To keep in contact with friends	51
To keep in contact with family	45
Share things I find interesting or entertaining, e.g., articles, videos, etc	23
Looking at or watching fun/entertaining content	23
None of these	21
Keep up-to-date with the news	18
Share my own opinions	18
Share the things that I am doing	14
Follow interesting people/industry experts	10
Networking with people/building my network	9
Keep up-to-date with brands I like	7
To organise my social life	7
Other	7
Keep up-to-date with celebrities I like	5
Don't know	4
To look/apply for jobs	3

Leading Facebook usage reasons in the United States 2018

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