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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Martyn Landi

Young people support stricter rules on social media

Young people support a stricter set of rules for social media, research has shown (Peter Byrne/PA) - (PA Wire)

The majority of young people support the idea of placing stricter rules on social media, with more than 60% saying they believe it does more harm than good.

A study from new think tank The New Britain Project and polling firm More in Common found that three-quarters of those aged 16 to 24 said stronger rules were needed to protect young people from social media harms, and social media was named as the most negative influence on teens’ mental health.

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