Better Internet for Kids

The Safe.si 2024 survey, conducted in February 2024 for Safer Internet Day, reveals a significant increase in online violence among Slovenian teenagers. 65% of primary school girls and 55% of primary school boys aged 12-15 have experienced at least one form of online violence, marking an increase from 2018 levels. Online violence is also spreading to younger teens, with primary school students now experiencing it as frequently as high school students. Common forms include spreading rumours (41% primary, 38% high school), receiving inappropriate messages (35% primary, 39% high school), and abusive comments about appearance (31% primary, 25% high school). Girls report experiencing more forms of violence and are more negatively affected, often feeling stressed (42%), angry (37%), or worried (35%). In contrast, half of the boys reported feeling indifferent, and 31% found it funny, suggesting a normalisation of online harassment among them.

(Source: Report)

Funded by: Safe.si

The study was conducted by Safe.si, Slovenia's awareness point for safer internet use, in February 2024, as part of Safer Internet Day celebrations. It involved an anonymous survey of primary school students (7th to 9th grade) and high school students. This research builds upon a similar study conducted in 2018, allowing for comparative analysis over a six-year period.

Slovenia