Better Internet for Kids

This research report identifies the online experiences of young people in Hungary and the perception of one of their guardians related to their activities in the digital environment. The research provides data on the ownership and use of electronic devices by young people and their parents, including the time spent using devices. In addition, the study emphasises the online experiences of children by providing data on signs of addiction related to internet use, and social media’s impact on their life and education.

This short report aims to inform policy responses related to children and young people in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants received an online survey with a questionnaire focused on their first experience with the lockdown (March 2020) and their perspectives during the time the survey was applied (second semester of 2020, when national restrictions were being eased).

The research consisted of three nationally representative surveys - one of children, one of their parents, and a separate survey of adults. Some key findings included:

The research consisted of three nationally representative surveys - one of children, one of their parents, and a separate survey of adults. Some key findings included:

The report presents the key results of the 2019 ESPAD survey conducted in 35 countries and presents selected indicators for substance use and other risk behaviours in the participating countries. The survey contains specific questions regarding social media and gaming. In 2019, within the last 7 days, students had used social media for 2-3 hours on a typical school day and for 6 or more hours on a typical non-school day.

This report maps the internet access, online practices, skills, online risks and opportunities for children aged 9–16 in Europe. Teams of the EU Kids Online network collaborated between autumn 2017 and summer 2019 to conduct a major survey of 25,101 children in 19 European countries. The data were collected between autumn 2017 and summer 2019 from 25,101 children by national teams from the EU Kids Online network.

This report describes in detail the methodology used for the EU Kids Online IV project. Within this project, a large-scale survey of children aged 9–17 from 19 European countries was conducted. The data were collected between autumn 2017 and summer 2019 from 25,101 children by national teams from the EU Kids Online network. This report provides information about the nature of the project, how the questionnaire was developed, sampling and data collection, ethical issues, data management and weighting.

This short report forms part of a contribution to the Parliamentary Commission for Childhood and Adolescence. It draws on findings from the Bullying in Italy: Offensive and violent behaviour among very young people/Il bullismo in Italia: Comportamenti offensivi e violenti tra i giovanissimi (2015). This included data from the  ""Aspects of daily life"" national survey, focusing specifically on experiences of bullying among a sample of young people.

This study is the third short report to present preliminary results of the survey Online Conduct of Children in Bulgaria, published by the Bulgarian Safer Internet Centre. It addresses the notion of digital literacy, focusing on child participation in online activities related to both negative and positive impacts of internet usage, practices, and engagement. The report approaches children’s participation through recommendations and opportunities to support children and young people when using the internet critically.

This study is the first short report to present preliminary results of the survey Online Conduct of Children in Bulgaria, published by the Bulgarian Safer Internet Centre. Addressing potential harm and risks in the digital environment, the results reveal a comprehensive approach related to the online conduct of children and young people and the impact of media education. In addition to accessing online experiences and potentially harmful content, social networks and the sharing of information and personal data on this type of platform are also investigated.