HBSC 2021: Health and wellbeing of young people in the Netherlands
The HBSC 2021 report presents nationwide data on the physical, mental, and social well-being of Dutch youth aged 11 to 16. Conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic, the study highlights a significant decline in mental health, particularly among teenage girls, driven by increased school-related pressure, reduced social interaction, and isolation. While physical health indicators and risk behaviours such as substance use show varying long-term trends, digital screen time and problematic social media use have risen.
Child sexual exploitation and abuse online: survivors’ perspectives
The report examines child sexual exploitation and abuse online across six countries (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Colombia, Mexico, Moldova, Peru) by centering the perspectives of survivors and frontline workers. It finds that online sexual exploitation is widespread, often under‑reported, and frequently facilitated by people within children’s circles of trust rather than strangers. Survivors face major barriers to disclosure, including shame, stigma, fear of being blamed, lack of awareness of reporting mechanisms, and failures by institutions to protect anonymity.
Evaluation study to measure the implementation quality and effectiveness of the youth crime prevention program "UNDER18"
The Austrian-wide UNDER18 program, run by the Federal Criminal Police Office and the Federal Ministry of Internal Affairs, aims to prevent youth crime through primary prevention efforts. Since its inception, it has reached approximately 128,000 pupils, parents, and teachers, with over 430 trained youth-prevention officers delivering the program.
Report of a National Survey of Children, their Parents and Adults regarding Online Safety 2021
This report presents findings of three national research surveys, one of children, one of their parents and one of adults, in respect of online risks and safety. The report is presented in separate parts to accurately present the research findings on children’s experiences of online safety, parents’ responses regarding many of the same issues raised in the children’s questionnaire, and adults’ experiences of digital technology use, online safety practices and negative experiences online.
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Towards a Nordic MIL‑index: A feasibility study for a Nordic Media and Information Literacy Index
This report presents a feasibility study conducted by MEDLiE (Media Literacy and Education Research Group) at NTNU to explore how to measure media and information literacy (MIL) across the Nordic countries. It reviews existing frameworks, analyses methodologies, and offers recommendations for developing a standardized Nordic MIL‑index with validated indicators.
Host project: Swedish Media Council and the media authorities in Norway, Denmark and Iceland.
Digital Parenting Research With 7-16 Year Old Children And Their Parents
This research report presents the 2020 findings of the Digital Parenting study series, commissioned by the National Media and Communications Authority (NMHH) and conducted by Psyma Hungary, surveying 2,000 nationally representative children aged 7–16 and their parents in Hungary. The questionnaire-basedstudy (CAPI technology)was used to track changes since the previous wave in 2017. Key areas examined include media device ownership, screen time, social media presence, and children’s engagement with digital/online risks, harms, and infringements.
Key Findings: Special COVID-19 Survey
This short report aims to inform policy responses related to children and young people in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants received an online survey with a questionnaire focused on their first experience with the lockdown (March 2020) and their perspectives during the time the survey was applied (second semester of 2020, when national restrictions were being eased).
Report of a National Survey of Children, their Parents and Adults regarding Online Safety 2021
The research consisted of three nationally representative surveys - one of children, one of their parents, and a separate survey of adults. Some key findings included:
Report of a National Survey of Children, their Parents and Adults regarding Online Safety 2021
The research consisted of three nationally representative surveys - one of children, one of their parents, and a separate survey of adults. Some key findings included:
Digital parenting research with children aged 7-16 and their parents: Research report for the National Media and Infocommunications Authority
This research report identifies the online experiences of young people in Hungary and the perception of one of their guardians related to their activities in the digital environment. The research provides data on the ownership and use of electronic devices by young people and their parents, including the time spent using devices. In addition, the study emphasises the online experiences of children by providing data on signs of addiction related to internet use, and social media’s impact on their life and education.
