pewinternet:

Our latest report takes a quick but informative look at why Americans use social media:

Two-thirds of online adults (66%) use social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, MySpace or LinkedIn. These internet users say that connections with family members and friends (both new and old) are…

We’re seeing similar results when we survey our membership… connecting with family, seeing pics of the grandkids on a real time basis… it’s the gateway for 50+ social.