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Study Reveals Continued Social Media Use Among Australian Teens Post Ban

31 Temmuz 2026Japan Times

A recent study by eSafety revealed that the majority of Australian teenagers aged 10 to 15 continue to use social media at the same frequency as before the implementation of a ban for those under 16. Despite the restrictions, the data indicates that the ban has not significantly deterred usage among this age group.
This raises questions about the effectiveness of such regulations in influencing online behavior.
The Australian government introduced the under-16 social media ban in an effort to protect children from potential harms associated with online interactions. However, this study indicates that traditional regulatory approaches may not be sufficient in changing behavior among tech-savvy youth.
The persistence of social media usage among teens despite the under-16 ban suggests that regulatory measures may need to be reevaluated. It highlights the challenges of enforcing age restrictions in a digital landscape where access is often easily circumvented.

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