Today, the intersection of wellbeing and online life, especially as it relates to teens, is a major focus of concern. As the lines between online and offline life continue to blur, it is imperative that we gain a better understanding of parents and teens’ view of wellbeing in this context, so that we are able to support a healthy and thriving environment (both digitally and otherwise) for all families.
This research was conducted in the United States, Germany and Brazil, with the goal of answering the question: how does digital life and wellbeing intersect for teenagers today? Participants included teenagers ages 13 to 17 and their parents. The findings highlight various benefits and concerns for teenagers’ wellbeing in the digital age. Markedly, teens self-report more positive than negative experiences when spending time online, and especially appreciate the social connection and creativity that the digital world offers them. However, parents and teens alike do worry about how online life negatively impacts their teens’ wellbeing, with sleep disruption and the constant need to check notifications listed as top specific concerns.
This report offers insights for lawmakers to craft evidence-based policies, for companies to improve and innovate online safety tools offered to parents and teens, and for families to better understand their online habits and how to improve their own digital wellbeing.
This study was conducted by Kantar, with the support of Google.
View the presentation slides of the findings by Kantar.
Read the press release, executive summary, and full report.
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