EU-kids online report

"EU Kids Online" is a thematic network funded by the EC Safer Internet plus Programme (SIP-2005-MD-038229; (http://ec.europa.eu/information_society/activities/sip/index_en.htm) from 2006 to 2009. It has examined research findings from 21 member states into how children and young people use the internet and new online technologies. The aim was to identify comparable findings across Europe and evaluate the social, cultural and regulatory influences

affecting online opportunities and risks, along with children’s and parents’ responses, in order to inform policy. It has charted available data, pinpointed gaps and identified factors shaping the capability of European research institutions. Finally, it examined methodological issues relating to the cross-cultural study of children’s online experience.

For more information see www.eukidsonline.net

The report can be downloaded underneath.