Orig. title: Jugend und digitale Medien
Engl. transl.: Youth and Digital Media
Study details
| Year: | 2018 |
| Scope: | National |
| Countries: | Austria |
| Methodology: | Empirical research – Quantitative |
| Methods of data collection: | Online quantitative methods (e.g. Online survey) |
| Researched Groups: | Children |
| Children Ages: | Adolescents (14-18 Years old); Young adults (19-24 Years old) |
| Funder: | Institut für Jugendkulturforschung |
| Funder Types: | Other |
| Other Funder Type: | Non-profit research organisation |
| Consents: | Consent obtained from parents; Consent obtained from children |
| Informed Consent: | Consent obtained |
| URL: | https://jugendkultur.at/studie-jugend-digitale-medien/ |
| Data Set Availability: | Data availability statement in the publication |
Goals
"Young people who are well educated show a particular closeness to social media. Their position as trendsetters is considered unquestioned in expert circles. The Institute for Youth Culture Research surveyed 300 educated "digital natives" aged 16 to 24 on their digital communication mix. The study shows that social media have become an integral part of youth culture. Smartphone saturation in the target group is almost 100%, mobile use in real time is becoming a self-prescribed medicine against "FOMO" (Fear of missing out) among young people." (Großegger, 2018, 1; translated by the coder)