Survey Shows Most Poles Back Social Media Ban for Children Under Sixteen
According to the poll, conducted by SW Research for a news outlet on Saturday, 64.3% of respondents supported such a ban, while 21.9% opposed it and 13.8% were undecided. Support grew with age, rising from 57.7% among 25-34-year-olds to 62.3% for those aged 35-49, and 69.9% among respondents over 50. Even among the youngest adults surveyed, aged 18-24, a majority of 53.9% favored restrictions.
The strongest backing came from respondents earning less than 3,000 zloty (around $840) per month, at 71.9%, and residents of mid-sized cities. Support reached 72.2% in cities with populations between 100,000-199,000 and 78% in cities of 200,000-499,000 residents. The lowest support was among those with only primary or middle school education, at 50.6%, and inhabitants of the largest cities, at 55.4%.
The survey, conducted Feb. 3-4, involved 800 internet users over 18, using a random-quota sample adjusted for Poland’s demographics.
Poland’s discussions mirror trends abroad. Australia introduced a social media ban for children under 16 last year, while France and Spain have announced plans to tighten restrictions. In Poland, centrist Civil Coalition lawmakers are preparing a bill to limit access for children under 15.
Roman Giertych, a former education minister, said, “We want to protect children from algorithms and addiction, which is dangerous for their mental health and undermines educational outcomes.”
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