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deSHAME research Croatia
The purpose of the research is to deepen knowledge about the risky behaviours of high school students in the online environment and to find out how much they are exposed to harmful content and sexual harassment in the online environment.
The material contains a presentation with the preliminary results of the deSHAME research in Croatia in English. 2016 high school students from all over Croatia participated in the research.
Youth Internet Monitor 2025: Which social networks do young people in Austria use?
The Austrian Safer Internet Center inquires each year: Which social networks do young people in Austria use? Which platforms are trending, which get less important? Are there differences between girls and boys? The survey was conducted in October 2024. 405 young people between 11 and 17 years old were asked. The results were published with the Youth Internet Monitor (www.jugendinternetmonitor.at) in January 2025 and are representative of the younger generation of Austria.
Ugnė Rutkauskienė - a conversation about body image, self-love, and the illusion of social media
Content creator, blogger, and traveler Ugnė (Ananaso kelionės) is interviewed by members of the Children’s Line Advisory Team, Gabrielė and Ugnė.
This time, the conversation is about body image, self-love, and self-acceptance. When asked if she faces any challenges on social media while trying to promote a positive body image, Ugnė replies, "Yes, a lot!"
“Can beauty ideals online harm my child?”
The issue of beauty ideals online and their impact on children and young people is complex. Research shows that exposure to beauty and body ideals on social media can lead to a poorer body image—to varying degrees. Research also shows that children (age 10-18) that spend a lot of time on social media tend to be more unhappy with their bodies and suffer from eating disorders to a greater extent than others in their age. In this short parental guide you can read more about the risks and get seven tips on how to talk to your child and give support.
Guide series 'What is...' on social networks & platforms
Social networks are an important part of children's and young people's lives - but many parents and adult caregivers feel overwhelmed when it comes to deciding at what age their child can use social networks, what the risks are or what settings are available. This is where the 'What is...' series comes in: each guide explains how each platform works and gives tips on how to use it safely. Guides are available for Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, WhatsApp and Roblox, as well as the Google Family Link parental control app.
