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

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  • Menezes, Jennifer Freeda
  • Nayak, Shalini Ganesh
  • Yesodharan, Renjulal

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India has one of the largest adolescent populations and is experiencing rapid growth in internet access and digital platform use. School-based studies indicate that over 80% of students use social media. Despite benefits, increasing internet use exposes adolescents to cyberbullying, privacy breaches, and exposure to inappropriate content. However, empirical evidence on patterns of internet use and risky online behaviours among Indian adolescents remains limited. This study assessed internet use, risky online behaviour, and safety measures among school children.

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  • Menezes, Jennifer Freeda & Nayak, Shalini Ganesh & Yesodharan, Renjulal, 2026. "Patterns of internet use, risky online behaviors, and protective practices among Indian adolescents: evidence from a school-based study," Children and Youth Services Review, Elsevier, vol. 186(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:cysrev:v:186:y:2026:i:c:s0190740926002719
    DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2026.109018
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