A 16-year-old living in care shares her perspective on connectivity, digital access, and what this means for her wellbeing. Whilst explaining that having access to a personal device not only allows her to feel connected to family members and teaches practical life skills, she also highlights the importance it carries by providing access to essential health services and apps when needing mental health support.
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31 January 2023
The Digital Youth Index allows us to hear from young people themselves, just like this 10-year-old who alludes to feelings of digital isolation by not having access to a mobile device.
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4 January 2023
The Digital Youth Index gives us the opportunity to explore insights from young people themselves. This 17-year-old discusses online safety, the steps she's taking to protect her wellbeing online & her thoughts on improving privacy settings & education.
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14 December 2022
He explains the different uses of various platforms and reveals the negative impact it was having on his mental wellbeing before taking the necessary precautions to reduce his content consumption.
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