KüberPähkel 2024 ÕIGE ARUANNE: Cybersecurity Testing of 4th–9th Grade Students
This report presents the findings of KüberPähkel 2024, a web-based testing initiative conducted between October and November 2024, assessing the digital safety, cybersecurity, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) awareness of 8036 Estonian students in grades 4–9. The testing assessed students’ knowledge of terminology (e.g., MFA, DDoS) and their ability to navigate complex digital situations.
Youth Internet Monitor 2025
The Youth Internet Monitor is an initiative of Saferinternet.at and presents current data on social media usage among Austrian youth . Which social networks are currently popular among young users in Austria? Which networks are most popular with girls? Which are the most popular with boys? The Youth Internet Monitor, part of the EU initiative Saferinternet.at, has been studying the use of social networks by young people in Austria for ten years.
Report of the working group for the combat of bullying in schools
This report summarises the work of the Working Group for the Combat of Bullying in Schools, established in September 2024, addressing the severe structural impacts of bullying and cyberbullying on Portuguese students' development and mental health. Findings indicate that cyberbullying involvement increases with age, while in traditional bullying, girls are predominantly victims and boys are aggressors. The report recommends shifting from a punitive model to a preventive, educational, and restorative approach. Key outcomes include the ""Age. Fala.
Bulgaria's equal access to school education in times of crisis project
This report is an output under the OECD’s agreement to support the Evaluation Plan of Bulgaria’s Programme “Education” 2021-2027. Bulgaria’s Equal Access to School Education in Times of Crisis (2021–2023) project aimed to improve digital access, support teachers, enhance distance learning, and foster parental involvement, particularly for disadvantaged students. Funded through REACT-EU, it sought to close technology gaps and strengthen basic digital skills among students. As introduced in the report: ""This evaluation looks at what the project achieved.
European children’s use and understanding of generative AI: EU Kids Online 2026
This thematic report investigates how children interact with, understand, and experience generative AI (GenAI) across Europe. Drawing on evidence from 20 countries, the findings show that GenAI is rapidly becoming embedded in youth digital environments, primarily integrated into everyday platforms like search engines, social media, and messaging services.
"Everyone else is allowed" – Interviews with children and parents about Snapchat and YouTube
This qualitative study explores why parents allow children aged 9 to 12 to use social platforms, specifically Snapchat and YouTube, before reaching the recommended 13-year age limit. Despite parental concerns regarding algorithms, screen time, and exposure to harmful content, fear of social exclusion within peer groups often drives early adoption. Parents frequently view Snapchat as a practical tool for everyday family communication and location tracking via Snap Map.
Feed, reason and emotions: young people's reflections on politics, media and influence
This report examines how Norwegian youth navigate political information, social media feeds, and digital influence in an algorithmic landscape. With three out of four first-time voters acquiring news via social media platforms, information often arrives passively through personalised recommendations rather than intentional searches. Blurring boundaries between news, opinions, advertising, and influencer content creates ambiguity surrounding source credibility.
Diagnosis of familiarity and knowledge regarding the statutory duties of the Office of the Ombudsman for Children
This research report examines public awareness, knowledge, and expectations regarding the Office of the Ombudsman for Children (Rzecznik Praw Dziecka – RPD) among adult residents in Poland. Commissioned by the RPD and conducted by Danae Sp. z o.o., the study demonstrates that while 91 per cent of respondents recognise the institution, detailed knowledge of its specific legal powers remains moderate (averaging 50 per cent accuracy).
Tate and the boys: Boys' reflections about Andrew Tate, gender equality, and masculinity
This report explores how Norwegian teenage boys aged 16 to 19 perceive and are influenced by digital influencers, specifically Andrew Tate, alongside social media algorithms and shifting gender roles. Prompted by concerns from teachers and youth workers, the study examines how young men navigate hypermasculine content, body pressure, mental health challenges, and perceptions of gender equality.
Teenagers: Report from a nationwide study of students and parents
This research report by NASK examines the digital behaviours, online risks, and technology adoption of Polish teenagers alongside comparative insights from their parents. Findings include extensive smartphone use, averaging nearly five hours per day, driven mainly by social media, gaming, and online content.
