In an increasingly digitised
world, with young people sharing a variety of content every day, 65% say they
would feel disconnected from the world if they couldn’t be online. Helping them
to make sense of their daily lives and wider society, 70% of young people say
being online helps them understand what’s happening in the world and 60% only know
about certain issues or news because of the internet.
Crucially, young people are using
the internet as a safe space to understand and navigate topics they’re nervous
to ask about, with 67% saying it’s easier to learn about them online.
Encouragingly, the internet has helped almost half (46%) through a difficult
time.
With technology enabling us to
connect and learn faster than ever, 48% of young people say being online makes
them feel like their voices and actions matter. Maximising on the collective
power of the internet, 42% have been inspired to take positive action by
sharing support for a campaign, social movement or petition.
However, the myriad of ways in
which young people connect online means they must also navigate the
complexities of asking for and giving permission before sharing. Young people
have a strong sense of right and wrong online, with an overwhelming 84%
believing everyone has a responsibility to respect others. However, in practice
almost half (48%) admit their peers don’t always think before they post. 36% of
young people are sharing screenshots of other peoples’ photos, comments or
messages at least weekly.
(Adapted from Safer Internet Day Press Release 2019 05 February 2019
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(Adapted from Safer Internet Day Press Release 2019 05 February 2019
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