Most UK Teens to Opt Out of Planned Social Media Curfew, Poll Finds

A new poll indicates that the majority of UK teenagers are likely to opt out of a planned optional social media curfew. This suggests that the proposed measure may not be widely adopted by its target demographic.

6 Aug, 23:01 — 7 Aug, 00:48

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Why this matters

The UK government is considering measures to protect young people online, including potential social media curfews. This poll suggests that an optional approach may be largely ineffective, raising questions about the feasibility and impact of such policies.

Key entitiesUK government Teenagers Censuswide

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What sources agree on

A poll found that most UK teenagers would opt out of a planned social media curfew.
The proposed curfew would restrict social media use between midnight and 6 a.m.
The curfew would apply to older teenagers.

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Most UK teenagers would opt out of a planned social media curfew.

agreed·japan-timesBarron'sThe Independent

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The proposed social media curfew would be between midnight and 6 a.m.

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The poll found 84.6% of 16 to 18-year-olds would opt out of the proposed curfews.

unverified·The Independent

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The specific polling firm (Censuswide) and the exact percentage (84.6%) of 16 to 18-year-olds who would opt out

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Geographic diversity— 3 regions13/34

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Barron'sHigh27d ago

Most UK Teens To Opt Out Of Planned Social Media Curfew: Poll - Barron's

Most UK Teens To Opt Out Of Planned Social Media Curfew: Poll Barron's

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The IndependentMostly Factual27d ago

Teenagers overwhelmingly likely to turn off optional social media curfews – poll

The research by Censuswide found 84.6% of 16 to 18-year-olds said they would opt out of the proposed curfews.

By Christopher McKeon

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japan-timesMostly Factual26d ago