This study, conducted in 2023, investigates selected forms of risky behaviour among 1932 children and adolescents aged 9-18 across Slovakia, following up on previous longitudinal studies. Key findings show that young people spend an average of 4.4 hours daily on the internet during weekdays and 5.1 hours on weekends, primarily for social networking and communication. The study highlights a concerning increase in emotional problems, depressive moods, and loneliness, particularly among girls, showing a worsening trend compared to pre-pandemic levels. Significant prevalence was found in exposure to dangerous online content (e.g., self-harm, suicide, eating disorders, hate speech), both online and offline bullying, and substance abuse (energy drinks, alcohol, vaping). The report highlights the urgent need for intervention as these negative trends persist or intensify. The study was facilitated by coordinators from the National Coordination Centre for Addressing Violence against Children, under the Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs and Family.
(Source: Report)
Funded by: Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs and Family
Methodology
The study was conducted in June 2023 on a representative sample of 1932 children and adolescents aged 9–18 years across Slovakia. The sample comprised 49.1% girls and 50.9% boys, with an average age of 14.22 years. Data collection involved online questionnaires administered in basic and secondary schools throughout Slovakia. The questionnaire primarily drew from the EU Kids Online IV project and incorporated internationally recognised behavioural and psychological scales.
Country or region of researched population
Slovakia
Citation
Holdoš, J., Izrael, P., Almašiová, A., & Kohútová, K. (2023). Vybrané formy rizikového správania detí a mládeže v roku 2023 (Výskumná správa). Katolícka Univerzita v Ružomberku.
This study, conducted in 2023, investigates selected forms of risky behaviour among 1932 children and adolescents aged 9-18 across Slovakia, following up on previous longitudinal studies. Key findings show that young people spend an average of 4.4 hours daily on the internet during weekdays and 5.1 hours on weekends, primarily for social networking and communication. The study highlights a concerning increase in emotional problems, depressive moods, and loneliness, particularly among girls, showing a worsening trend compared to pre-pandemic levels. Significant prevalence was found in exposure to dangerous online content (e.g., self-harm, suicide, eating disorders, hate speech), both online and offline bullying, and substance abuse (energy drinks, alcohol, vaping). The report highlights the urgent need for intervention as these negative trends persist or intensify. The study was facilitated by coordinators from the National Coordination Centre for Addressing Violence against Children, under the Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs and Family.
(Source: Report)
Funded by: Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs and Family
Methodology
The study was conducted in June 2023 on a representative sample of 1932 children and adolescents aged 9–18 years across Slovakia. The sample comprised 49.1% girls and 50.9% boys, with an average age of 14.22 years. Data collection involved online questionnaires administered in basic and secondary schools throughout Slovakia. The questionnaire primarily drew from the EU Kids Online IV project and incorporated internationally recognised behavioural and psychological scales.
Country or region of researched population
Slovakia
Citation
Holdoš, J., Izrael, P., Almašiová, A., & Kohútová, K. (2023). Vybrané formy rizikového správania detí a mládeže v roku 2023 (Výskumná správa). Katolícka Univerzita v Ružomberku.
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