Childhood in a Digital World
A global report analyzing the impact of digital connectivity on children. It explores the "double-edged sword" of the internet: the necessity of access for skill-building versus the mental health risks of online harm, concluding that content quality and safety are more significant than total screen time.
This report describes the evolving landscape of children’s digital lives, documenting what we know about their access, digital skills and impacts on mental health. Presenting global and comparative data that have not been previously analysed together, it explores how lack of digital access can influence a child’s digital skills development and highlights the potential for digital technology to exacerbate inequalities. The report also responds to ongoing debates about screen time by providing robust evidence on when and how digital technologies can undermine children’s mental health.
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| Childhood in a Digital World (PDF) | Link |
| Statistical Analysis: Childhood in a Digital World | Link |
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