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Most Australian teens still on social media three months after under-16 ban began, study finds
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Most Australian teens still on social media three months after under-16 ban began, study finds

A recent study by eSafety found that most Australian teenagers aged 10 to 15 continued to use social media as frequently in March as they did before a ban on platforms for users under 16 was implemented. The study highlights that despite the regulatory measure aimed at reducing online risks for minors, usage patterns remained largely unchanged. The findings suggest that the ban may not have significantly altered teenage engagement with social media platforms.

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Most Australian teens still on social media three months after under-16 ban began, study finds

A recent study by eSafety found that most Australian teenagers aged 10 to 15 continued to use social media as frequently in March as they did before a ban on platforms for users under 16 was implemented. The study highlights that despite the regulatory measure aimed at reducing online risks for minors, usage patterns remained largely unchanged. The findings suggest that the ban may not have significantly altered teenage engagement with social media platforms.

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