RESEARCH / STUDIES: Eurobarometer on Safer Internet for Children: qualitative study 2007

Eurobarometer on Safer Internet for Children: qualitative study 2007

In a pan-European qualitative study covering 29 European countries, children of 9-10 and 12-14 years old were interviewed in-depth about their use of online technologies, like the Internet and mobile phones, and how they see and deal with risks.

This study was commissioned by the Directorate-General Information Society and Media and was carried out by OPTEM and its European partners. This study covers 29 countries (the 27 Member States, as well as Iceland and Norway) and it involves children of 9-10 and 12-14 years.

It aims at improving knowledge about :

• Internet usage by children, as well as mobile phone usage (by those who own a mobile phone)

• Their on-line behaviour

• Their perceptions of risk and safety related questions

The results of the study are to be used to contribute to designing the Safer Internet Programme, and to increase the impact of awareness building actions.

SOURCE AND FURTHER LINKS TO THE STUDY:

http://ec.europa.eu/information_society/activities/sip/eurobarometer/index_en.htm

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Chris Schuepp
Young People's Media Network - Coordinator

 

Youth Media Consulting GbR
c/o ECMC (European Centre for Media Competence)
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D-45770 Marl - Germany

 

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