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• The most popular social networks in Spain among children are ranked in the following order: in first place, Tuenti, with 60% of users among web surfers, followed by Facebook, with a 21% penetration rate. Windows Live Space ranks in third place at 14%, followed by Myspace and Hi5, which together comprise 12%. The other networks do not surpass 10%. Tuenti has been the most popular social network in Spain for those under 18, especially among boys, but the interest decreases in both sexes as they grow older.
• Minors who do not use social networks are logically more protected against risks that users may encounter. However, habitual users of social networks are more sceptical and aware of the dangers, thanks to their experience as web surfers. On the other hand, they are also more independent: among all targets, they have proven to be greater technology experts and more independent users.
• The advanced users use mobile phones, television, and video games in a more personal way in respect to non-users. Regarding the use of mobile phones, for example, social network users prefer prepaid plans and spend more on a monthly basis. They download files to a greater extent and illegally play video games. They are much more aware of how to pay for the use of their mobile phone than non-users, 11% of whom claim to not know about the various forms of payment.
• According to the results of this research, there is a very positive relationship between the degree of technology use as an educational tool by teachers and the use of social networks among minors.
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