This report, published by the Centre for Scientific and Technical Information of the Slovak Republic in 2022, presents key findings from a 2021 study on internet use, online activities, and potential risks among Slovak primary and secondary school students. Building on previous research, it surveyed 2,565 students aged 12-18 across all regions. Findings indicate high daily internet usage (90.6%), with students spending significant time online, primarily via mobile phones, for communication, video watching, and social media. While internet use for school activities has increased, parental control and restrictive measures are limited. Experiences with online risks—such as violent/sexual content, data misuse, online aggression, and cyberbullying—are common, often increasing with age, though some types of exposure decreased since 2019. The report recommends addressing addiction, enhancing digital literacy, supporting parental mediation, and integrating online safety education into school curricula and public campaigns.
(Source: Report)
Funded by: Slovak Centre of Scientific and Technical Information (CVTI SR)
Methodology
The study was conducted from October to November 2021 by the Centre for Scientific and Technical Information of the Slovak Republic. It utilised a questionnaire survey administered by a professional data collection agency across all regions of Slovakia. The representative sample comprised 2,565 students aged 12-18, specifically from the 7th-9th grades of primary schools (1,328 students) and 1st-3rd grades of secondary schools (1,237 students), excluding conservatories. Data analysis primarily involved descriptive statistics, with results further stratified by educational level, school type, gender, age, population size of residence, and region.
Country or region of researched population
Slovakia
Citation
Janková, M. (2022). Vybrané výsledky z výskumu zameraného na používanie internetu, online aktivity a potencionálne riziká z pohľadu žiakov základných a stredných škôl [Selected results from research focused on internet use, online activities, and potential risks from the perspective of primary and secondary school students]. Centrum vedecko-technických informácií SR.
This report, published by the Centre for Scientific and Technical Information of the Slovak Republic in 2022, presents key findings from a 2021 study on internet use, online activities, and potential risks among Slovak primary and secondary school students. Building on previous research, it surveyed 2,565 students aged 12-18 across all regions. Findings indicate high daily internet usage (90.6%), with students spending significant time online, primarily via mobile phones, for communication, video watching, and social media. While internet use for school activities has increased, parental control and restrictive measures are limited. Experiences with online risks—such as violent/sexual content, data misuse, online aggression, and cyberbullying—are common, often increasing with age, though some types of exposure decreased since 2019. The report recommends addressing addiction, enhancing digital literacy, supporting parental mediation, and integrating online safety education into school curricula and public campaigns.
(Source: Report)
Funded by: Slovak Centre of Scientific and Technical Information (CVTI SR)
Methodology
The study was conducted from October to November 2021 by the Centre for Scientific and Technical Information of the Slovak Republic. It utilised a questionnaire survey administered by a professional data collection agency across all regions of Slovakia. The representative sample comprised 2,565 students aged 12-18, specifically from the 7th-9th grades of primary schools (1,328 students) and 1st-3rd grades of secondary schools (1,237 students), excluding conservatories. Data analysis primarily involved descriptive statistics, with results further stratified by educational level, school type, gender, age, population size of residence, and region.
Country or region of researched population
Slovakia
Citation
Janková, M. (2022). Vybrané výsledky z výskumu zameraného na používanie internetu, online aktivity a potencionálne riziká z pohľadu žiakov základných a stredných škôl [Selected results from research focused on internet use, online activities, and potential risks from the perspective of primary and secondary school students]. Centrum vedecko-technických informácií SR.
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