In addition, 50% believe that establishing a time limit on the use of social networks could have a positive impact on their well -being.
A report of British Standards Institution (BSI)normalization agency of the United Kingdomhe revealed that 47% of young people between 16 and 21 would like to have grown up in a time without internet.
Besides, 50% consider that establishing a time limit on the use of social networks could have a positive impact on their well -being.
The survey, conducted to 1,293 people within that age rangealso indicates that 74% of young people spend more time connected from the pandemic and that two thirds dedicate more than two hours a day to social platforms. However, 68% claim to feel worse with themselves after interacting in those digital spaces.
An investigation revealed that almost half of young people would prefer to have grown up without the Internet
The study also shows a generational gap regarding the use of technology. 42% of young people admitted having hidden their activities online to their parents or guardians. In addition, 27% confessed to having adopted a false identity and 42% said they lied about their age.
Regarding the regulation of the digital environment, 27% support that the use of mobile phones in schools is prohibited. In addition, 79% believe that technology companies should be bound by law to implement age verification systems and data protection.
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The survey also shows gender differences in digital experience. 37% of young women surveyed reported to have suffered online harassment, compared to 28% of men. Besides, 85% of women said they usually compare their appearance with other people on social networks, and 79% indicated that they feel influenced by commercial content on those platforms.
From BSI, its executive director Susan Taylor Martin He explained that, although technology was presented as a tool to expand opportunities and facilitate communication, it also exposes young people to risks that impact their quality of life.
Source: Ambito
