Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Alex Croft

Majority of young adults think social media should be banned for under-16s

More than 2,000 young people aged 16 to 29 were surveyed - (Getty Images)

Two thirds of young adults in the UK believe social media should be banned for under-16s, a survey has found.

The UK Youth Poll survey saw more than 2,000 people aged 16 to 29 questioned about their attitudes and priorities covering topics such as toxic masculinity, democracy, job security and immigration.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.