The latest edition of Snap’s DWBI reports states that Indian parents and teens are engaging in the most constructive way when it comes to online safety.
With the rapid rise of social media, online safety has become imperative, especially for young users. Platforms across the spectrum have been deploying innovative tools to ensure the safety of youth. When it comes to the online safety of young users, parents play a critical role. According to the latest report from Snap Inc., over 60 per cent of Indian parents are cognizant of online safety matters.
Snap Inc. has unveiled the second edition of its Digital Well-Being Index (DWBI). The report assesses the psychological well-being of Gen Z’s online. India has topped the ranking for the second year in a row. The report shows how Indian parents are consistently engaging in online safety check-ins and are laying the foundation for a parent-teen culture.
As per the DWBI report, India secured an overall score of 67 and it also stated that over 82 per cent of parents rely on teens for technical support. The research also found that as many as 60 per cent of Indian teens actively sought assistance from parents upon being accosted by online risks. Based on the report, India has demonstrated remarkable parent-child engagement when it comes to online safety. It is to be noted that India attained these high scores when compared to nations like the US, the UK, France, Germany, and Australia.
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“It’s heartening to see a nation with a significant number of internet users leading the way in promoting a healthy digital parent-teen relationship. As a company that prioritises safety and well-being for all our users, we remain committed to fostering and enhancing this positive trend,” said Uthara Ganesh, Head of Public Policy, India and South Asia, Snap Inc. She added that the DWBI findings demonstrate an encouraging evolution of the parent-teen relationship in the digital age.
On the other hand, of the 82 per cent of Indian parents who sought technical support from their children, 64 per cent sought guidance related to software applications, while 64 per cent sought assistance with navigating social media platforms.
The DWBI online survey was conducted on 9,100 respondents from around Australia, the UK, the US, France, Germany, and India. The respondents include teens (13-17) and young adults (18-24) and their parents.
Source:indianexpress.com