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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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Internet safety and countering harms

30 November 2023

Watch the 2023 launch event recording

If you missed the event or would like a reminder of all of the great discussions from our youth panel and expert speakers on the day, the 2023 launch event recording is now available on-demand.

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Digital access and inclusion
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8 November 2023

Putting the voice of young people front and centre – getting ready for this year’s Digital Youth Index

The Digital Youth Index has always had listening at its core, and this year’s research was no different. Understanding how young people feel about digital technology, opportunities and risks continues to be a focus for the 2023 data.

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Digital access and inclusion

12 April 2023

The impact of the cost-of-living crisis, household income and education on digital connectivity

Digital connectivity is an area that impacts young people across different genders, educations, disabilities, and living arrangements. When we start to look at the profiles of those impacted, and the effect of the cost-of-living crisis, our 2022 research highlights some areas which need to be addressed.

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Access to services
Young person on digital device

20 October 2022

Confused? You should be. The Digital Youth Index provides a full picture of the many factors affecting young people’s digital lives

Reading this year’s Index I find myself struck by some quite different notions.  I have a daily view of my children using the Internet, apps, online gaming and so on but of course it’s a very narrow view - a tiny bubble. The Index helps me see much further and wider. Justin Spooner, Digital Strategist, Unthinkable.

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Access to services
Digital Youth Index

19 October 2022

Regional Comparisons of the Index

There is increasing attention on regional and local strategies to counter inequalities, with many requests for geographic comparisons.  In this set of charts, Tom Bayton Market Analyst at Nominet shares a summary view of the Digital Youth Index for each of the 12 UK nations and regions.

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Digital access and inclusion

17 October 2022

Young people’s digital lives

The 2022 Nominet Digital Youth Index is now live. It is the second benchmark report on young people’s digital lives and wellbeing. The report is a stark reminder that our digital landscape is uneven, complicated, enriching, risky, essential. Not everyone has an equal chance to benefit.

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