Social Media Survey in Japan Identifies X as the Most Annoying Platform
In a survey titled "Survey on Social Media Platforms," conducted by RJC Research in Japan via Line Research, Twitter (X) emerged as the most irritating social media platform for users in the country[1]. The survey received 1,050 valid responses from men and women aged 20 to 69.
The primary reason for users' frustration towards X was the spread of unreliable information, such as false rumors, fake news, and gossip, which was cited by 50% of respondents as the most irritating type of post[1]. Additionally, aggressive comments were a significant issue, mentioned by 52.8% of respondents as a common problem in comments or reactions on the platform[1].
Interestingly, complaints about X were especially prominent among men and women in their twenties and thirties, distinguishing it from platforms like Instagram, which also ranked as irritating but to a lesser extent and had a different demographic profile[1].
While Instagram was the second most chosen platform, it had 19.1 percentage points less than X. A separate question regarding types of annoying comments or reactions showed that the most commonly cited problem was aggressive comments, mentioned by 52.8% of the respondents[1].
The banner photo for the survey was provided by Pixta. The survey results were based on responses from men and women, translated from Japanese. For more information, the survey can be accessed at the RJC Research website.
[1] Source: RJC Research, Survey on Social Media Platforms, Japan, 2022.
- Despite Twitter being identified as the most irritating social media platform, Instagram received the second most responses, indicating a preference for visual content platforms that might provide a less frustrated user experience, showcasing the role of photo-sharing in media and entertainment.
- In the ongoing discourse about the impact of technology on media and entertainment, the data from the "Survey on Social Media Platforms" highlights the importance of curbing aggressive comments and the spread of unreliable information on social media, particularly on Twitter, as it significantly affects user experience.
