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A.V. Vaisburg
The main motives for the use of social networks and messengers by children, as well as the consequences of minors staying on these Internet resources, are described. The results of an applied sociological study conducted in 2023 among people aged 7–18 years on the topic «The representation of children and parents of the city of Tver about social networks and messengers» are presented. It has been determined how many devices children have in personal use on average. The percentage of respondents who most often log into social networks and messengers has been established. The most popular social networks and messengers among minors have been identified. The type of content viewed by children most often is indicated. The answers of the respondents regarding their degree of dependence on these Internet resources were studied. The main advantages and disadvantages of using messengers and social networks, named by respondents, are listed. The statements of the respondents about the forms, frequency, types and agents of control of their Internet activity are analyzed.
children, social networks, messengers, Internet, addiction, parents, content.