n 2022, we continued our crucial work of studying how  kids consume media. Our research agenda provides  up-to-date insights on the rapidly evolving media and  technology landscape, and how it impacts young people’s  growth and development. Throughout the year, we advanced research on kids and  media in several important areas: kids’ experiences in  virtual reality and the “metaverse”; how diversity is represented on platforms including YouTube; and a deep dive  into how tweens and teens use media—from their viewing  habits and the platforms they prefer to how they’re using  and being affected by social media.