The source adds the following information:
"In order to ensure representation from all socio-economic groups, and to reach parents who may not have internet access, surveys were conducted via two methods, 1,000 online, and 500 by telephone."
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Reasons for children to use digital media in the UK 2015, by frequency of use
This statistic displays the findings of a survey on the leading reasons for children to use digital media according to their parents in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2016, by frequency of use for the individual reason. During the survey period, it was found that ** percent of responding parents reported that their child often used digital media for entertainment.
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Booktrust. (February 1, 2016). Leading reasons for children to use digital media according to parents in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2016, by frequency of use [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved August 05, 2026, from /statistics/551826/reasons-for-children-to-use-digital-media-in-the-uk-by-frequency-of-use/
Booktrust. "Leading reasons for children to use digital media according to parents in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2016, by frequency of use ." Chart. February 1, 2016. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed August 05, 2026. /statistics/551826/reasons-for-children-to-use-digital-media-in-the-uk-by-frequency-of-use/
Booktrust. (2016). Leading reasons for children to use digital media according to parents in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2016, by frequency of use . ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: August 05, 2026. /statistics/551826/reasons-for-children-to-use-digital-media-in-the-uk-by-frequency-of-use/
Booktrust. "Leading Reasons for Children to Use Digital Media According to Parents in The United Kingdom (Uk) in 2016, by Frequency of Use ." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 1 Feb 2016, /statistics/551826/reasons-for-children-to-use-digital-media-in-the-uk-by-frequency-of-use/
Booktrust, Leading reasons for children to use digital media according to parents in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2016, by frequency of use ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/551826/reasons-for-children-to-use-digital-media-in-the-uk-by-frequency-of-use/ (last visited August 05, 2026)
Leading reasons for children to use digital media according to parents in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2016, by frequency of use [Graph], Booktrust, February 1, 2016. [Online]. Available: /statistics/551826/reasons-for-children-to-use-digital-media-in-the-uk-by-frequency-of-use/
