According to a 2023 survey, teenage girls were more likely than teenage boys to be exposed to online risks. Overall, 72 percent of teen girls had experienced online risk, compared to 68 percent of boys. Half of teen girls had experienced personal risk online, in the form of cyberbullying and harassment.
Share of teenagers who have experienced online risk worldwide in 2023, by gender
16,000 parents, teens and other adults throughout 16 countries; parents were asked to respond about their child’s experiences; multiple responses were possible
Supplementary notes
Original question: "Which, if any, of these have you [parent version: your children] experienced in the last year ONLINE using the Internet on your phone, tablet, or any other device? Select all that apply".
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