Survey on Young People's Experiences of Social Media

How old are you?

18-21 22-24 25+

What is your gender?

Male Female Other

Which social networking platforms do you use? (Select all that apply)

TikTok Instagram Facebook Snapchat WhatsApp Telegram X (Twitter) Reddit

Which are your top three most used platforms?

TikTok Instagram Facebook Snapchat WhatsApp Telegram X (Twitter) Reddit

What is your understanding of Terms and Conditions and Agreements on social media platforms?

Do you read the T&C Agreements on these platforms?

Yes No

Why do you read/not read the T&C Agreements?

How much time are you willing to spend reading T&C agreements?

Less than one minute 1-2 minutes 3-4 minutes 5-6 minutes 6+ minutes

What do you think is the purpose of T&C Agreements?

After downloading a new app or creating a new online account, how likely do you adjust the privacy settings?

Very Likely - I always review and adjust privacy settings Somewhat likely - I occasionally review and adjust Neutral - I neither actively review nor ignore Somewhat unlikely - I rarely review or adjust I don't know / Not applicable

What is "unwanted content" to you?

When you are online, how often do you get unwanted content?

Always Usually Sometimes Rarely

What type of unwanted content are you confronted with online? (Select all that apply)

What can be done to prevent unwanted content?

Ban such websites/applications Arrest perpetrators Name and shame the perpetrators Break/disband such websites Improve regulatory monitoring and enforcement Other

In your view, what is a negative online experience?

Have you ever had a negative online experience or encountered unwanted content?

Yes No

What was your first response to the negative experience/unwanted content?

Do you report unwanted content when you see it?

Yes No

To whom/where did you report the negative experience?

A friend Workmate Parent/Guardian Teacher Police Other

Who is responsible for preventing/addressing young people's negative online experiences?

The police The government Social Media platforms/companies Parents/Guardians NGOs Churches Other

What is a user-friendly method of reporting harmful or unwanted content?

Are the current methods of reporting harmful content user-friendly?

Yes No

Which online sources do you get news from? (Select all that apply)

News websites/Apps Reports from links shared by friends Email lists X (Twitter) TikTok Instagram Chat groups (WhatsApp, Telegram, etc.) Other social media

Should social media platforms automatically disable addictive algorithms for children and teen users?

Yes No

Do you think you spend too much time online or looking at the screen?

How many hours of screen time do you spend per day on each activity?

Screen Time	Gaming	Social Media	Reading & Research	Communicating	School
Up to 2 hours
3-4 hours
4-6 hours
7-8 hours
9-10 hours
10+ hours

Have you ever faced a health issue because of your online experience?

Yes No

If yes, select the health issues (all that apply)

Are your general opinions, attitudes or behaviour influenced by online content?

Yes No

If yes, select all areas your perspective has been affected

Social causes Racial Issues Ideological issues Religious views Health and wellness beliefs Shopping habits Sports and related issues

If you have had negative experiences online, please explain how

Do you think you need more information about Online Safety?

Yes No