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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
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20 March 2024

Where is the voice of young people in the AI debate?

Whilst reviewing and compiling the questions for the 2023 Digital Youth Index in spring last year, we were shocked at the lack of youth voice in the heightened AI debate. So, we added some questions about AI to our research, and our findings show a strong sense of curiosity amongst young people.

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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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Physical and mental wellbeing
Girl on gaming controller

21 November 2023

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

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
Girl on phone

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

31 May 2023

Young people within ethnic minority backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with a disability or mental health struggles need more support in digital safety

Young people need better support and education on digital safety. Our index data shows that young people are vulnerable to several dangers online, with some groups experiencing harmful content more than others.

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Physical and mental wellbeing

4 April 2023

Childnet Thrive Online – Empowering young people with SEND to build happy and healthy online relationships

These free, adaptable resources cover the important topics of healthy relationships, digital wellbeing and online pornography and are designed to equip and enable educators, parents and carers, to support young people aged 11 and over with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

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