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21 November 2023

Data deep-dive: The impact of video gaming on the wellbeing of young people

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The Digital Youth Index provides some interesting insights into the different lived experiences of young people in the digital world and the impact on various aspects of their wellbeing. Most gamers think their use of digital technology has either no impact or a positive impact on their wellbeing.

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Digital access and inclusion
Man and child using phone

22 October 2021

Digital Youth Index Expert view – Rosie Blackett

Rosie Blackett, Young Persons Participation and Development Worker at The House Project shares her take on the Nominet Digital Youth Index.

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Physical and mental wellbeing
Young person by road

22 October 2021

State of the Youth Nation Tracker, YouthSight

This Spotlight article evidences the level of discriminatory/harmful content that Gen Z are exposed to online, and why this has risen compared to last year.

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Physical and mental wellbeing
Young child at laptop

22 October 2021

Investigating Risks and Opportunities for Children in a Digital World, UNICEF

An exploration of what the latest research about children and young people’s experiences with the internet and digital technology shows.

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Internet safety and countering harms
Young girl

22 October 2021

Vulnerable Children in a Digital World, Internet Matters and Youthworks Consulting

This report provides insight into the potential risks that the UK’s most vulnerable children are exposed to online, including cyberbullying, scams and harmful content.

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Internet safety and countering harms
Young girl writing

22 October 2021

Growing up in Digital Care, Children’s Commissioner

This year long research project considers how well-equipped children are when engaging with the internet.

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Digital skills and careers
Young people with tablet

22 October 2021

Student Polling for Digital Teaching and Learning Review, Office for Students

This is a review of the shift towards digital learning and teaching in English higher education to explore the transition from in-person teaching to online delivery following the first national lockdown.

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Access to services
Young people outside

22 October 2021

Access and Inclusion, Ofcom

Ofcoms’s report shows findings from consumer research on issues with the communications market, with a focus on consumers whose ability to participate in this market may be affected by factors such as age, income and postcode.

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Digital access and inclusion
Woman with boy and tablet

22 October 2021

Connected Nations, Ofcom

Connected Nations is Ofcom’s annual report measuring the UK’s evolving communications infrastructure and steps towards becoming truly connected nations.

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Access to services
Girl on bed with phone

22 October 2021

Inclusive by Default, Reform

The report by Reform explores how the design of accessible services, partnerships and community support can help overcome the barriers to digital inclusion and services.

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Digital access and inclusion
Young person with phone

22 October 2021

Digital Access for All Service Design Report, DAFA

The report includes the results from a research and design project, providing evidence and new concepts to feed into high-level services design for future initiatives and testing pilots.

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