Emerging adults (ages 18-29) use social networking sites to build and maintain their social support systems at a rate that is ________________ the rate among young adults (ages 30-49).

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Research has shown that emerging adults use social networking sites more frequently to build and maintain their social support systems compared to young adults aged 30-49. This is because emerging adults are more likely to have a larger proportion of their social networks comprised of friends and acquaintances that they have met online, making social networking sites a vital tool for maintaining those relationships.

Emerging Adults (Ages 18-29) Use Social Networking Sites to Build