According to a survey conducted in the United Kingdom in 2021, 69 percent of children said that being online made them feel closer to friends and peers, and 53 percent said it was good for their mental health. Overall, 17 percent of respondents said being online was good for their physical health. In addition, one in ten children said that being online made them feel isolated or alone.
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Ofcom. (March 30, 2022). Positive aspects of being online according to children in the United Kingdom as of October 2021 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved August 01, 2026, from /statistics/1306091/uk-children-positives-of-being-online/
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