A recently release report from AP-AOL, the AP-AOL Instant Messaging Trends Survey, shows that almost three Quarters of teenagers who use Instant Messaging use it more than email for communication, as do just over a quarter of adults.

The survey, which examined instant messaging trends and usage habits among 1,513 IM users, further revealed that more than half of adults polled (54 percent) log on to send instant messages every day.

The survey also found that teens like to use instant messaging to share photos (56%), as well as share music and video files (33 percent). Meanwhile, adults are more likely than teens to engage in audio chat (19 percent vs. 15 percent) and video instant messaging (17% vs. 11%) with friends.

Instant messaging is a part of everyday life, especially among teens, who use IM to chat with friends, share experiences and stay in touch with family, said Marcien Jenckes, Vice President & General Manager, AIM & Social Networking, AOL. "This survey found that people are using instant messaging to share photos, listen to online radio and get more done each day. It's clear that IM is helping people better manage their lives and their relationships."

Via Cellular News.