The study by children's information provider Opportunity Links examined 12- to 15-year-olds' use of online social networks in relation to youth activities such as sport, art and drama.
The study got the young people to develop content on social networks but found they preferred to use the websites to discuss activities.
Nikki Soyza, research and consultancy manager at Opportunity Links, said: "Young people use the web as a tool in their contact with each other in sharing information about positive activities and their subsequent involvement. The web content itself doesn't generate involvement in positive activities."
A second phase of the study will look at how the web can be used to influence young people's participation in activities.
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