Screens, Safety and Social Media

At an event in Queen's University Belfast on 8th September 2025, ARK launched new research commissioned by the Safeguarding Board for Northern Ireland.  This study explored how children and young people in Northern Ireland navigate the online world - how they use the internet and social media, the risks they encounter, and how confident they feel in reporting online harms.  The study draws on data from ARK's Kids’ Life and Times (KLT) and Young Life and Times (YLT) surveys.  It provides a valuable evidence base to inform the delivery of Northern Ireland’s Online Safety Strategy and Action Plan.  The report is available at: https://www.ark.ac.uk/ARK/sites/default/files/2025-09/SSSMreport.pdf