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Research and reports

Research and reports

Research and reports

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  • Report
  • internet usage, practices and engagement
  • 2026

The Jugend Internet Monitor 2026, published by Saferinternet.at, presents representative annual findings on social media usage among Austrian youth aged 11 to 17. 

  • Austria

  • research, policy and decision makers
  • BIK+ strategy pillar 1 - protection, BIK+ strategy pillar 2 - empowerment
  • Report
  • digital and socia-cultural environment
  • 2025

This report is an output under the OECD’s agreement to support the Evaluation Plan of Bulgaria’s Programme “Education” 2021-2027. Bulgaria’s Equal Access to School Education in Times of Crisis (2021–2023) project aimed to improve digital access, support teachers, enhance distance learning, and foster parental involvement, particularly for disadvantaged students. Funded through REACT-EU, it sought to close technology gaps and strengthen basic digital skills among students. As introduced in the report: ""This evaluation looks at what the project achieved.

  • Bulgaria

  • children and young people
  • BIK+ strategy pillar 2 - empowerment, BIK+ strategy pillar 3 - participation
  • Report
  • digital and socia-cultural environment
  • 2025

The Medietilsynet 2024 report presents in-depth interviews with ten families of children aged 9 to 12 who use Snapchat and YouTube despite the 13-year age limit. It reveals that Snapchat is the most popular app among these children, with half considering it the most important, while YouTube usage varies, with some children actively creating content

(Source: Report).

Funded by: Norwegian Media Authority.

  • research, policy and decision makers
  • BIK+ strategy pillar 2 - empowerment, BIK+ strategy pillar 3 - participation
  • Report
  • well-being, excessive use
  • 2025

This report by the Danish Competition and Consumer Authority investigates the relationship between social media consumption and well-being among young Danish consumers (ages 8–25 years). Based on survey responses from 3,445 young people and 2,381 parents, complemented by socioeconomic data and historical school well-being (WIS) registry data from Statistics Denmark, the study uses objective screen time measurements and psychometric instruments for addiction and self-control.

  • Denmark

  • research, policy and decision makers
  • BIK+ strategy pillar 1 - protection, BIK+ strategy pillar 2 - empowerment
  • Report
  • cybersecurity, artificial intelligence
  • 2025

This report presents the findings of KüberPähkel 2024, a web-based testing initiative conducted between October and November 2024, assessing the digital safety, cybersecurity, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) awareness of 8036 Estonian students in grades 4–9. The testing assessed students’ knowledge of terminology (e.g., MFA, DDoS) and their ability to navigate complex digital situations.

  • Estonia

  • parents and caregivers, policy and decision makers
  • BIK+ strategy pillar 2 - empowerment
  • Report
  • internet usage, practices and engagement
  • 2025

The Youth Internet Monitor is an initiative of Saferinternet.at and presents current data on social media usage among Austrian youth . Which social networks are currently popular among young users in Austria? Which networks are most popular with girls? Which are the most popular with boys? The Youth Internet Monitor, part of the EU initiative Saferinternet.at, has been studying the use of social networks by young people in Austria for ten years.

  • Austria

  • research, policy and decision makers
  • BIK+ strategy pillar 1 - protection, BIK+ strategy pillar 2 - empowerment
  • Report
  • cyberbullying
  • 2025

This report summarises the work of the Working Group for the Combat of Bullying in Schools, established in September 2024, addressing the severe structural impacts of bullying and cyberbullying on Portuguese students' development and mental health. Findings indicate that cyberbullying involvement increases with age, while in traditional bullying, girls are predominantly victims and boys are aggressors. The report recommends shifting from a punitive model to a preventive, educational, and restorative approach. Key outcomes include the ""Age. Fala.

  • Portugal

  • research, policy and decision makers
  • BIK+ strategy pillar 1 - protection, BIK+ strategy pillar 2 - empowerment
  • Report
  • internet usage, practices and engagement
  • 2024

This study, carried out by the Orange Foundation and Save the Children Spain, provides qualitative and quantitative research findings regarding the interaction of children and adolescents with digital spaces. It explores technology's impact on emotions, identified opportunities and risks, and the pervasive influence of Artificial Intelligence. The study also examines protective measures and the diverse perspectives of experts, parents, and young people themselves on navigating the digital world safely and effectively.

  • Spain

  • research, policy and decision makers
  • BIK+ strategy pillar 1 - protection, BIK+ strategy pillar 2 - empowerment
  • Research
  • artificial intelligence
  • 2024

Understanding teachers' perspectives on AI in Education (AIEd) is crucial for its effective integration into the educational framework. This paper aims to explore how teachers currently use AI and how it can enhance the educational process. We conducted a cross-national study spanning Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Ireland, and Armenia, surveying 1754 educators through an online questionnaire, addressing three research questions. Our first research question examines educators' understanding of AIEd, their skepticism, and its integration within schools.

  • Multiple
  • individual (general interest), policy and decision makers
  • BIK+ strategy pillar 1 - protection, BIK+ strategy pillar 2 - empowerment
  • Report
  • internet usage, practices and engagement
  • 2024

This report examines the findings of KMOP’s survey on children’s online experiences, conducted as part of the CSAPE-Child Sexual Abuse Prevention and Education project. The study focuses on the online behaviour, risks, and digital safety awareness of children aged 9 to 12 years in Greece, providing valuable insights into their digital habits and vulnerabilities.

  • Greece

  • policy and decision makers, parents and caregivers
  • BIK+ strategy pillar 1 - protection, BIK+ strategy pillar 2 - empowerment

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