Young Minds 2023
This report sheds a light on what young people really think about the online world. With parliamentary
business resuming, the media spotlight is back on the Online Safety Bill: this report aims to provide information that will cut through the now-tired political rhetoric, and remind decision-makers what it means to safeguard a young person's mental health online. Our findings show that what young people really need to see change is the assumption that harm begins and ends with content alone. The reality is far from it.
Our research found that the aspects of the online world that caused the most concern among young people were:
- The design of social media sites and platforms, including the existence and capabilities of image editing tools and algorithms
- The insufficient education they receive to get the skills to navigate a world in which they feel responsible
for their own safety - A lack of consultation regarding the changes being made to the online world, of which they make up a
considerable user base
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