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Study Reveals Social Media Surge Among Aussie Kids

11/19/2025

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A study by the University of South Australia found that daily social media use among children aged 11 to 14 rose from 26% in 2019 to 85% in 2022.
The shift coincided with higher rates of non-readers and non-participants in arts activities, rising to 53% and 70% respectively.
The findings come as Australia moves toward a national ban on social media for children under 16.

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A study by the University of South Australia found that daily social media use among children aged 11 to 14 rose from 26% in 2019 to 85% in 2022.
The shift coincided with higher rates of non-readers and non-participants in arts activities, rising to 53% and 70% respectively.
The findings come as Australia moves toward a national ban on social media for children under 16.