Our data snapshots put the spotlight on some of the key insights from the Nominet Digital Youth Index. Within each snapshot we explore the detail behind the insight, why it matters and the points we need to consider to address the implications for young people.
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6 February 2023
The vast majority of young people report they feel safe online, despite a quarter having encountered violence (26%), trolling or abuse (23%), or unsolicited sexual content (23%).
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13 December 2021
Nearly 3 in 5 (58%) young LGBTQ+ people, and over 2 in 5 (43%) of young people who are Black, Asian or another ethnic minority, have experienced hate speech online, compared to 37% of young people overall.
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13 December 2021
Although many young people report that their use of the internet and digital devices has a positive impact on their mental health there is a notable increase by age of young people reporting a negative impact.
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22 October 2021
Despite the potential of digital to strengthen relationships, nearly half of young people feel isolated and a third of 17–19-year-olds say the internet has a negative impact on their mental health.
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