Better Internet for Kids

#Generation2024 comprises two online questionnaires, one created for children and the other for teenagers. The questionnaire aimed at children includes responses from 629 students between the first and fourth years of primary school. 2,798 students, including those in the fifth and sixth years of primary education and all years of secondary education, completed the teens' questionnaire. In addition to this quantitative data, individual interviews and group discussions were also conducted in order to explore different themes in greater depth.

The Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (‎HBSC)‎ study is a large school-based survey carried out every four years in collaboration with the WHO Regional Office for Europe. This report, Volume 2 in the series, focuses on adolescent peer violence and bullying, using the unique HBSC evidence on adolescents aged 11, 13 and 15 years across 44 countries and regions in Europe, central Asia and Canada.

This research report presents a comprehensive study on media use and media literacy in Flanders and Brussels, including children and young people between the ages of 6 and 18. Focusing on young people's digital environments, the research investigates how this audience experiences cybersecurity, generative AI, and digital well-being, among other topics, in order to engage in a dialogue with children and young people about digital media. Data was collected through a common questionnaire on media use and digital literacy for children and young people.

The BEE SECURE Radar 2024 report presents survey results on how children and young people use the Internet and digital media. Drawing on the perspectives of parents, educators, and young people themselves, the report also includes feedback from training courses, interviews with young people, data from the BEE SECURE Helpline, and reports of illegal content collected by the BEE SECURE Stopline. The report assesses good practices and measures to ensure child and youth participation, awareness-raising, and prevention of potential harm or risks.

This report by the Danish government’s expert group outlines 13 recommendations to regulate Big Tech’s AI development, with a focus on protecting minors. Key proposals include stricter transparency requirements for AI systems targeting children, age-appropriate design principles, and accountability measures for platforms using AI to curate content for underage users. The report emphasizes the need to align AI governance with democratic values and existing EU frameworks like the AI Act and GDPR. 

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The report provides a comprehensive overview of children’s and young people’s reflections on their media use across Norway. The survey included 3,212 respondents from 122 schools nationwide, representing a balanced demographic spread across age, gender, and municipality size. The findings highlight trends in media habits and attitudes among children and youth, comparing results mainly with the 2022 survey to identify significant changes or patterns.

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Funded by: Norwegian Media Authority.

Children and media is a survey of children and young people's digital media habits.

This report is a partial report that belongs to the Children and Media 2024 survey. In this interim report, results are presented in the areas that shed light on children's media habits, as well as their access to equipment and technology. 
(Source: Norwegian Media Authority).

This study was prepared by the Centre for the Prevention of  Risky Virtual Communication at the Pedagogical Faculty of Palacký University. The report provides an in-depth analysis of how Czech pupils use, perceive, and are impacted by artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. The study explores the prevalence of AI tool usage, the purposes for which students employ AI (homework, translations, presentations, problem-solving), and the risks and challenges identified by both pupils and teachers—including cheating, misinformation, and the lack of clear school policies.

The Digital Inclusion Barometer is an initiative of the King Baudouin Foundation which monitors the evolution of digital inequalities in Belgium since 2020, in particular through Statbel statistics. The 2024 edition of the Digital Inclusion Barometer highlighted that 40% of Belgians remain in a vulnerable position regarding digital technology usage. This report underscores the necessity for policies enhancing digital skills and access, indirectly supporting children's digital empowerment and participation by fostering a more inclusive digital society.