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Social media use by Australian under-16s rises after ban: data
Data from a parental control app shows Australian children are increasing their use of TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat despite a law banning under-16s from social media. Usage fell initially after the ban took effect in December but has since climbed, approaching pre-ban levels for some apps.
Australian children appear to be increasing their use of social media apps despite a world-leading ban, according to data from parental control app Qustodio released Wednesday.
Australia enacted legislation in December barring children under 16 from social media platforms. The UK, France and other countries have since introduced similar measures.
Qustodio's data showed that children's social media use fell across all platforms when the restrictions first took effect. However, usage has since climbed, and for some apps it is approaching pre-ban levels.
The increase was observed specifically for TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat among both 10-12 year-olds and 13-15 year-olds, the data showed.
The findings rely on data from a third-party parental control app rather than official government statistics. No further details on the size or timing of the changes were provided.
WorldSociety
Social media use by Australian under-16s rises after ban: data
Data from a parental control app shows Australian children are increasing their use of TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat despite a law banning under-16s from social media. Usage fell initially after the ban took effect in December but has since climbed, approaching pre-ban levels for some apps.
Australian children appear to be increasing their use of social media apps despite a world-leading ban, according to data from parental control app Qustodio released Wednesday.
Australia enacted legislation in December barring children under 16 from social media platforms. The UK, France and other countries have since introduced similar measures.
Qustodio's data showed that children's social media use fell across all platforms when the restrictions first took effect. However, usage has since climbed, and for some apps it is approaching pre-ban levels.
The increase was observed specifically for TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat among both 10-12 year-olds and 13-15 year-olds, the data showed.
The findings rely on data from a third-party parental control app rather than official government statistics. No further details on the size or timing of the changes were provided.