Teenagers from underprivileged homes are more likely to report an addiction to Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and other social media, according to studies. The peer-reviewed journal Information, Communication, and Society published the study's findings. The results of the first study of its kind reveal a connection between economic disparity and unsatisfactory usage of social networking sites and instant messaging services. The situation is exacerbated in schools where there are financial and social divides between students.