Which words -- both positive and negative -- do people associate with social networking? How much has social networking grown in the last year? A new report highlights how social networking usage has changed, with some findings that may surprise you. There’s no denying the popularity of social networks, especially as the number of Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter users consistently grow. Even the newest social networking contender, Google+, has shattered expectations. But how popular exactly have these sites become? According to a new report from the Pew Research Center’s Internet and American Life Project, 65 percent of online adults are now involved in social networking. That’s up from 61 percent last year, and is more than double it was in 2008. “The pace with which new users have flocked to social networking sites has been staggering,” writes report authors Mary Madden and Kathryn Zickuhr. “When we first asked about social networking sites in February of 2005, just 8 percent of Internet users — or 5 percent of all adults — said they used them. [10 of the World’s Strangest Social Networks] Pew has compiled some interesting social networking usage factoids and statistics in this report. Where does social networking stand in the most popular daily online activities in 2011? Which age group’s social networking usage has skyrocketed? And what are the top words — both positive and negative — people associate with social networking? Check out the infographic below. Related content opinion Yahoo CEO Uses GIF, Tumblr to Announce Acquisition Marissa Mayer bets a billion dollars on the blogging site, vowing Yahoo won't 'screw it up.' By Kristin Burnham May 20, 2013 2 mins Consumer Electronics opinion Funny Facebook Video Spoof Personifies User Frustration What if Facebook was a person who rearranged the contents of your home while you were away? That's the premise of a new video spoofing the social network and the changes it makes, often to your dismay. By Kristin Burnham May 13, 2013 1 min Facebook Social Networking Apps opinion 6 Spectacular Google Glass Video Spoofs Want to know what John Stewart, Steven Colbert and Conan O'Brien think of Google's augmented-reality glasses? Take a look at these six hilarious Google Glass spoofs and parodies. By Kristin Burnham May 10, 2013 1 min Internet opinion YouTube Maps Most-Watched Videos Across the U.S. Which videos are on the verge of viral? YouTube's newest tool displays the top trending videos in the U.S. by age, gender, views and shares. By Kristin Burnham May 07, 2013 2 mins Consumer Electronics Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe