Better Internet for Kids

This report presents the national findings for Croatia from the international EU Kids Online research network. 

This report synthesises evidence across 15 empirical studies to examine how information and communication technologies (ICT) influence adolescent well-being. 

Findings reveal a nuanced environment where digital interactivity and online environments support youth learning motivation, social connectivity, autonomy, and identity development. 

This study by the Center for Social Media, Tech and Democracy and the Media Council for Children and Young People examines how Danish youth interact with digital media, providing national baseline data to support the EU Digital Services Act (DSA) framework. It evaluates everyday screen habits, exposure to harmful online content, reporting behaviours, and parental oversight. 

This empirical investigation, commissioned by Center for Social Media, Tech and Democracy, examines the design mechanics, user retention patterns, and content delivery algorithms of major social media platforms, specifically TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram. 

This report presents findings from the Nordic media literacy survey, evaluating how citizens across Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden navigate today's complex digital environment. Assessing both adults (16+) and youth (9–15), the study maps core competencies including news evaluation, critical thinking, interaction with AI, online safety, and awareness of platform mechanics. 

This report investigates how subtle, everyday digital sexism manifests in public online debates and evaluates the role of content moderation in fostering an inclusive democratic discourse. While extreme online hate is widely recognised, everyday sexism, such as gendered belittling, patronising labels, and subtle microaggressions, often passes unnoticed despite lowering democratic participation, particularly among women. 

This report examines the pervasive presence and impact of commercial content on children and young people within their social media feeds. As digital platforms increasingly integrate targeted advertising, influencer sponsorships, and algorithmic recommendation engines, children face relentless exposure to consumer culture. 

This report,  commissioned by the Estonian Police and Border Guard Board (Politsei- ja Piirivalveamet), evaluates safety, security, and risk exposure among children and young people in Estonia. 

The JIM-Studie 2025 presents an empirical overview of media consumption, device ownership, and information habits among German adolescents aged 12 to 19. With near-universal smartphone ownership, young people increasingly rely on digital ecosystems for communication, entertainment, and information seeking. In this edition, the rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) tools into school routines and daily problem-solving is highlighted, alongside evolving patterns in youth news consumption.

The KIM-Studie 2024 examines the media environment and consumption habits of primary and lower-secondary school children aged 6 to 13 in Germany. The findings highlight a more intensive shift toward digital platforms at younger ages, with over half of active online children accessing the internet daily and 46% owning a smartphone. Streaming services, led by Netflix, have surpassed traditional television as children’s preferred video sources for the first time.