Share of LGBT+ teenagers in England on the likelihood of blocking and restricting accounts in order to avoid online groups that create harmful content as of January 2022
Characteristic
Share of respondents
Very likely
53%
Somewhat likely
34%
Somewhat unlikely
7%
Very unlikely
3%
Don't know
4%
Prefer not to say
1%
Net: Likely
87%
Net: Unlikely
9%
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According to an online survey conducted in England in 2022, 87 percent of LGBT+ identifying teens said they would be likely to block and restrict accounts or groups in order to stay safe online and avoid harmful online content. Overall, nine percent of respondents reported being unlikely to block or restrict accounts to avoid such online behavior.
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GOV.UK. (March 30, 2023). Share of LGBT+ teenagers in England on the likelihood of blocking and restricting accounts in order to avoid online groups that create harmful content as of January 2022 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 25, 2026, from /statistics/1383765/lgbt-teens-england-likelihood-blocking-harmful-accounts/
GOV.UK. "Share of LGBT+ teenagers in England on the likelihood of blocking and restricting accounts in order to avoid online groups that create harmful content as of January 2022." Chart. March 30, 2023. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 25, 2026. /statistics/1383765/lgbt-teens-england-likelihood-blocking-harmful-accounts/
GOV.UK. (2023). Share of LGBT+ teenagers in England on the likelihood of blocking and restricting accounts in order to avoid online groups that create harmful content as of January 2022. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 25, 2026. /statistics/1383765/lgbt-teens-england-likelihood-blocking-harmful-accounts/
GOV.UK. "Share of Lgbt+ Teenagers in England on The Likelihood of Blocking and Restricting Accounts in Order to Avoid Online Groups That Create Harmful Content as of January 2022." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 30 Mar 2023, /statistics/1383765/lgbt-teens-england-likelihood-blocking-harmful-accounts/
GOV.UK, Share of LGBT+ teenagers in England on the likelihood of blocking and restricting accounts in order to avoid online groups that create harmful content as of January 2022 ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/1383765/lgbt-teens-england-likelihood-blocking-harmful-accounts/ (last visited July 25, 2026)
Share of LGBT+ teenagers in England on the likelihood of blocking and restricting accounts in order to avoid online groups that create harmful content as of January 2022 [Graph], GOV.UK, March 30, 2023. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1383765/lgbt-teens-england-likelihood-blocking-harmful-accounts/
