Source: Kaiser Family Foundation, Generation M2: Media in the Lives of 8- to 18-Year-Olds, 2010.
Fieldwork:Fieldwork: Harris InteractiveDana Markow, Robyn Bell
Analysis:Analysis: Kaiser Family Foundation StaffLiz Hamel, Sarah ChoMollyann Brodie
Ulla FoehrDonald RobertsMelissa Saphir
MethodologyMethodology
Source: Kaiser Family Foundation, Generation M2: Media in the Lives of 8- to 18-Year-Olds, 2010.
• 3rd in a series of studies
• 1999, 2004, 2009
• Separate sample of respondents
• October 2008 – May 2009
MethodologyMethodology
Source: Kaiser Family Foundation, Generation M2: Media in the Lives of 8- to 18-Year-Olds, 2010.
• 2,002 respondents
• Ages 8-18
• Written questionnaire in the classroom
• Media use diaries: 702 participants
• Recreational media use only
MethodologyMethodology
Source: Kaiser Family Foundation, Generation M2: Media in the Lives of 8- to 18-Year-Olds, 2010.
0
2
4
6
4:29
2:31
1:29
:38 :25
TV content Music/audio Computers Print Movies
1:13
Video games
HOURS
CHART 1
Media Use, By PlatformMedia Use, By Platform
Among all 8- to 18-year-olds, amount of time spent with each medium in a typical day:
10:45
Total media exposureTotal media exposure
Source: Kaiser Family Foundation, Generation M2: Media in the Lives of 8- to 18-Year-Olds, 2010.
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
7:29
1999
8:33
2004
10:45
2009
Increase of 1:04
CHART 2
Media Exposure, Over TimeMedia Exposure, Over Time
Among all 8- to 18-year-olds, total amount of media exposure in a typical day, over time:
Increase of 2:12HOURS
Source: Kaiser Family Foundation, Generation M2: Media in the Lives of 8- to 18-Year-Olds, 2010.
Total media useTotal media useTotal media exposureTotal media exposure0
2
4
6
8
10
12
CHART 3
Total Media Exposure and UseTotal Media Exposure and Use
HOURS
29%Media multitasking
Among all 8- to 18-year-olds, total amount of media exposure, multitasking and media use in a typical day, over time:
10:45
Total media exposure
7:38
Total media use
Source: Kaiser Family Foundation, Generation M2: Media in the Lives of 8- to 18-Year-Olds, 2010.
0% 20% 40% 60%
Listening to music
Watching TV
Playing video games
43%
39%
22%
Using a computer
Reading
40%
27%
CHART 4
Media Multitasking, By GenreMedia Multitasking, By Genre
Among 7th to 12th graders, percent who multitask “most of the time” they are using each medium:
Source: Kaiser Family Foundation, Generation M2: Media in the Lives of 8- to 18-Year-Olds, 2010.
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
iPod/MP3 player76%
66%
29%
Cell phone
Laptop
18%
39%
12%
Among all 8- to 18-year-olds, percent who own each item:
Mobile Media, Over TimeMobile Media, Over TimeCHART 5
2004 2009
Source: Kaiser Family Foundation, Generation M2: Media in the Lives of 8- to 18-Year-Olds, 2010.
CHART 6
Mobile Media ActivitiesMobile Media Activities
Among all 8- to 18-year-olds, time spent in cell phone activities in a typical day:
0
1
:33
Talking on a cell phone
:49
Consuming media on a cell phone
:15 TV
:17 Games
:17 Music
HOURS
TalkingTalking on a cell phone Consuming mediaConsuming media on a cell phone
Source: Kaiser Family Foundation, Generation M2: Media in the Lives of 8- to 18-Year-Olds, 2010.
0
2
4
6
4:29
2:31
1:291:13
:38 :25
TV content Music/audio Computers Video games Print Movies
HOURS
CHART 7
Media Use, By PlatformMedia Use, By Platform
Among all 8- to 18-year-olds, amount of time spent with each medium in a typical day:
Source: Kaiser Family Foundation, Generation M2: Media in the Lives of 8- to 18-Year-Olds, 2010.
0
2
4
6
Total TV Content3:47
Total TV Content3:51
Total TV Content4:29
0
2
4
6
Live TV 3:05 Live TV 3:04 Live TV 2:39
DVDs :32
DVDs :32DVDs :27
Cell phone :15
Time-shifted TV :22Time-shifted TV :14Time-shifted TV :14
iPod :16
1999 2004 2009
CHART 8
TV Content, Over TimeTV Content, Over Time
Among all 8- to 18-year-olds, amount of time spent with TV content, over time:
Online :24
HOURS
- :25
+ :38
Source: Kaiser Family Foundation, Generation M2: Media in the Lives of 8- to 18-Year-Olds, 2010.
Among all 8- to 18-year-olds, proportion of TV content consumed in a typical day via:
Live TV59%
Online9%
On Demand/DVR 8%
DVD12%
Mobile12%
CHART 9
TV Viewing, by Platform, 2009TV Viewing, by Platform, 2009
Source: Kaiser Family Foundation, Generation M2: Media in the Lives of 8- to 18-Year-Olds, 2010.
0
2
4
1:49 1:44
2:31
HOURS
+ :47
CHART 10
Listening to Music, Over TimeListening to Music, Over Time
Among all 8- to 18-year-olds, average amount of time spent listening to music and other audio in a typical day, over time:
1999 2004 2009
Source: Kaiser Family Foundation, Generation M2: Media in the Lives of 8- to 18-Year-Olds, 2010.
Among all 8- to 18-year-olds, proportion of time spent listening to music on:
iPod29%
CellPhone12%
Radio23% Computer
23%
CD12%
CHART 11
Listening to Music, By PlatformListening to Music, By Platform
Source: Kaiser Family Foundation, Generation M2: Media in the Lives of 8- to 18-Year-Olds, 2010.
0
1
2
:27
1999
1:02
2004
1:29
2009
HOURS
+ :27
CHART 12
Computer Use, Over TimeComputer Use, Over Time
Among all 8- to 18-year-olds, average amount of time spent using a computer in a typical day, over time:
Source: Kaiser Family Foundation, Generation M2: Media in the Lives of 8- to 18-Year-Olds, 2010.
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1999
2004
2009
47%
74%
84%
CHART 13
Home Internet Access, Over TimeHome Internet Access, Over Time
Among all 8- to 18-year-olds, percent with Internet access at home, over time:
Source: Kaiser Family Foundation, Generation M2: Media in the Lives of 8- to 18-Year-Olds, 2010.
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1999
2004
2009
n/a
31%
59%
CHART 14
High-Speed Access, Over TimeHigh-Speed Access, Over Time
Among all 8- to 18-year-olds, percent with high-speed Internet access at home, over time:
Source: Kaiser Family Foundation, Generation M2: Media in the Lives of 8- to 18-Year-Olds, 2010.
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1999
2004
2009
10%
20%
33%
CHART 15
Internet in the Bedroom, Over TimeInternet in the Bedroom, Over Time
Among all 8- to 18-year-olds, percent with Internet access in their bedroom, over time:
Source: Kaiser Family Foundation, Generation M2: Media in the Lives of 8- to 18-Year-Olds, 2010.
Proportion of recreational computer time 8- to 18-year-olds spend in various activities:
Socialnetworking
25%
Otherwebsites
12%Instant
messaging13%
Playinggames
19%Videosites16%
Email6%
Graphics/photos 5%
CHART 16
Computer Time, By ActivityComputer Time, By Activity
Other 5%
Source: Kaiser Family Foundation, Generation M2: Media in the Lives of 8- to 18-Year-Olds, 2010.
0
1
2
:26
1999
:49
2004
1:13
2009
HOURS
+ :24
CHART 17
Video Game Use, Over TimeVideo Game Use, Over Time
Among all 8- to 18-year-olds, average amount of time spent using video games in a typical day, over time:
Source: Kaiser Family Foundation, Generation M2: Media in the Lives of 8- to 18-Year-Olds, 2010.
0
1
2
Video game use among 8- to 18-year-olds in a typical day, over time:
:32
:17
:38:36
Console player Handheld player
CHART 18
Video Game Use, By Platform, Over TimeVideo Game Use, By Platform, Over Time
2004 2009
HOURS
Source: Kaiser Family Foundation, Generation M2: Media in the Lives of 8- to 18-Year-Olds, 2010.
0
1
2
Video game use among 8- to 18-year-olds in a typical day, by gender:
:17
:56
:14:16
Cell phone Console player
:24 :18
Handheld player
HOURS
CHART 19
Video Game Use, By Platform, By GenderVideo Game Use, By Platform, By Gender
Boy Girl
Source: Kaiser Family Foundation, Generation M2: Media in the Lives of 8- to 18-Year-Olds, 2010.
0
1
2
:43
1999
:43
2004
:38
2009
HOURS
- :05
CHART 20
Reading, Over TimeReading, Over Time
Among all 8- to 18-year-olds, average amount of time spent using print media in a typical day, over time:
Source: Kaiser Family Foundation, Generation M2: Media in the Lives of 8- to 18-Year-Olds, 2010.
0
1
2
:23
Books
:14
Magazines
:06
Newspapers
HOURS
:21 :25:15 :09
:07 :03
CHART 21
Reading, Over TimeReading, Over Time
Among all 8- to 18-year-olds, average amount of time spent using each type of print media in a typical day, over time:
2004 20091999
Source: Kaiser Family Foundation, Generation M2: Media in the Lives of 8- to 18-Year-Olds, 2010.
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Books
47%
35%
23%
Magazines
Newspapers
46%
55%
42%
In a typical day, percent of all 8- to 18-year-olds who spend time reading:
ReadingReadingCHART 22
2004 20091999
46%
47%
34%
Source: Kaiser Family Foundation, Generation M2: Media in the Lives of 8- to 18-Year-Olds, 2010.
0
2
4
6
3:41
1:08:46
1:01
TV content Music Computers Video games
5:03
2:22
1:461:25
CHART 23
Time with Media, By Platform and AgeTime with Media, By Platform and Age
Amount of time spent with each medium in a typical day:
8-10 yr-olds 11-14 yr-olds1:22
1:14
1:00:24
HOURS
Source: Kaiser Family Foundation, Generation M2: Media in the Lives of 8- to 18-Year-Olds, 2010.
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
1411:53
7:51
11:23
11-14 yrs-old8-10 yrs-old 15-18 yrs-old
HOURS
CHART 24
Total Media Exposure, By AgeTotal Media Exposure, By Age
Total amount of media exposure in a typical day, by age:
Source: Kaiser Family Foundation, Generation M2: Media in the Lives of 8- to 18-Year-Olds, 2010.
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14 12:59
8:36
13:00
BlackWhite Hispanic
HOURS
CHART 25
Total Media Exposure, By Race/EthnicityTotal Media Exposure, By Race/Ethnicity
Among all 8- to 18-year-olds, total amount of media exposure in a typical day, by race/ethnicity:
Source: Kaiser Family Foundation, Generation M2: Media in the Lives of 8- to 18-Year-Olds, 2010.
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
9:01
1999
CHART 26
Total Media Exposure, By Race/EthnicityTotal Media Exposure, By Race/Ethnicity
Among all 8- to 18-year-olds, total amount of media exposure in a typical day, by race/ethnicity over time:
12:59
2009
6:56
8:368:19
13:00
BlackWhite Hispanic BlackWhite Hispanic
HOURS
Source: Kaiser Family Foundation, Generation M2: Media in the Lives of 8- to 18-Year-Olds, 2010.
Light media users
66%Good
grades
23%Fair/poorgrades
10%School doesn’t
use grades
Heavy media users
47%Fair/poorgrades
51%Good
grades
3%School doesn’t
use grades
31%Fair/poorgrades
65%Good
grades
Moderate media users
Percent of light, moderate, and heavy media users who get mostly good vs. mostly fair/poor grades:
CHART 27
Media Use and GradesMedia Use and Grades
Source: Kaiser Family Foundation, Generation M2: Media in the Lives of 8- to 18-Year-Olds, 2010.
Among all 8- to 18-year-olds, proportion who say they use a computer, watch TV, play video games, text message, or listen tomusic while doing their homework:
A little of the time
22%
Most of the time
31%
Some of the time
25%
Never 19%
CHART 28
Multitasking with HomeworkMultitasking with Homework
Source: Kaiser Family Foundation, Generation M2: Media in the Lives of 8- to 18-Year-Olds, 2010.
Parents MatterParents Matter
Source: Kaiser Family Foundation, Generation M2: Media in the Lives of 8- to 18-Year-Olds, 2010.
Among all 8- to 18-year-olds, proportion who say:
CHART 29
Household Media EnvironmentHousehold Media Environment
TV is not usually on during meals
34%
TV is usually on during meals
64%
Source: Kaiser Family Foundation, Generation M2: Media in the Lives of 8- to 18-Year-Olds, 2010.
Among all 8- to 18-year-olds, proportion who say the TV is left on even if no one watching:
A little of the time
15% Most of the time
45%
Some of the time
34%
Never 4%
CHART 30
Household Media EnvironmentHousehold Media Environment
Source: Kaiser Family Foundation, Generation M2: Media in the Lives of 8- to 18-Year-Olds, 2010.
Among all 8- to 18-year-olds, proportion who say they have a TV in their bedroom:
No TV in their
bedroom28%
TV in their bedroom
71%
CHART 31
Media in the BedroomMedia in the Bedroom
Source: Kaiser Family Foundation, Generation M2: Media in the Lives of 8- to 18-Year-Olds, 2010.
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Music
5%
10%
30%
68%
36%
28%
60%
66%
TV
Video games
Computer
Among all 8- to 18-year-olds, percent who say they have rules about the amount of time they can spend with each medium:
Media RulesMedia RulesCHART 32
Yes, has rules N/A No, does not have rules
85%
5%
4%
5%
Source: Kaiser Family Foundation, Generation M2: Media in the Lives of 8- to 18-Year-Olds, 2010.
0
2
4
Amount of time spent watching live TV in a typical day, by children who say the TV in their home is left on even when no one is watching:
3:17
Most of the time
1:42
Little/none Some of the time
2:20
CHART 33
TV in the HomeTV in the Home
+ 1:35HOURS
Source: Kaiser Family Foundation, Generation M2: Media in the Lives of 8- to 18-Year-Olds, 2010.
0
2
4
2:58
TV in the bedroom
1:54
No TV in the bedroom
HOURS
+ 1:04
CHART 34
Bedroom TV and Time Spent WatchingBedroom TV and Time Spent Watching
Amount of time spent watching live TV by children who have a TV in their bedroom vs. those who do not:
Source: Kaiser Family Foundation, Generation M2: Media in the Lives of 8- to 18-Year-Olds, 2010.
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
Amount of total recreational media exposure in a typical day, bychildren who say they have:
9:51
Some media rules
12:43
No media rules
+ 2:52
CHART 35
Media Rules and Time Spent With MediaMedia Rules and Time Spent With Media
HOURS
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