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May 9, 2026Children and Youth Services ReviewOpen Access

Patterns of internet use, risky online behaviors, and protective practices among Indian adolescents: evidence from a school-based study

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JMJennifer MenezesManipal Academy of Higher EducationSNShalini G. NayakManipal Academy of Higher EducationRYRenjulal YesodharanManipal Academy of Higher Education

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Implication

Cross-sectional survey assesses online behaviors in school children, highlighting the need for digital safety education.

Key Points

  • This study aims to examine internet use patterns, risky online behaviors, and protective practices among Indian adolescents.
  • Cross-sectional survey among 960 school children aged 10–16 years
  • Participants selected using multistage proportionate random sampling from Kundapura Taluk
  • Data collected using Online Activity and Internet Use Scale and Risky Online Behaviour and Safety Measures scale.
  • 23.1% of preteens and 24.8% of teens owned smartphones with internet access.
  • 60.8% of teens and 28.8% of preteens had social media profiles.
  • Multiple regression analysis showed that internet use predicted risky online behavior (β = 0.212, p < 0.001).

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Menezes et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69fed123b9154b0b828784e7https://doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2026.109018
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