Single people turn to social media for Valentine's Day

Facebook, Twitter and Snapchat are becoming crucial tools for sending Valentine's wishes, especially for those without a partner.

According to a SOASTA survey conducted by Harris Poll, 79 per cent of under 18s and 71 per cent of adults in the US will be wishing someone a happy Valentine's Day this year.

And while married couples are most likely to opt for traditional methods such as buying and sending cards to each other, 40 per cent of single adults will be turning to social media to express their love. That's more than under 18s (37 per cent) and those with a husband or wife (28 per cent).

SOASTA's study was conducted online and polled 2046 adults aged 18 or over and 1,158 youths aged from 8-18.