Better Internet for Kids

This report presents findings from surveys regarding children and online media (Börn og netmiðlar), conducted by the Icelandic Media Commission (Fjölmiðlanefnd) in collaboration with the University of Iceland's School of Education. The research utilised large-scale, electronic questionnaires targeting students aged 9 to 18 across Iceland. Implementations occurred in 2021, featuring 5,911 participants, and in 2023, featuring 6,489 participants. The questionnaire was initially based on a study by the Norwegian Media Authority, Medietilsynet, and updated and localised.  The study investigates various aspects of digital life, including device ownership and media consumption, online safety, experiences with sexual comments and nude pictures, exposure to pornography, use of computer games, media literacy, and awareness of fake news.

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The study was carried out as an electronic survey, reaching students aged 9 to 18 nationwide in primary and secondary schools. The 2023 edition involved 6,489 participants. The questionnaire was based on a Norwegian study but adapted for the Icelandic context, and its content varied in length depending on the student's age group (e.g., shorter for 4th graders, longer for 8th grade and older). Participation in compulsory schools involved random selection of 53 out of 60 invited schools. Participation procedures for minors included obtaining opt-out consent from guardians. Results were weighted by class/area (for compulsory school students) or gender/area (for upper secondary students) to ensure representativeness.

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Iceland

Fjölmiðlanefnd. (2023). Börn og netmiðlar [Children and Online Media]. (Report).