46 Percent Youth in Britain Prefer to Live Without Internet - Report

A recent study reveals that 46 percent of youth aged 16 to 21 would prefer to live without the internet.

The study found that young people express a desire to live without internet access. 70% of youth aged 16-21 feel bad after using social media platforms. 50% support a digital curfew that limits access to certain apps at night.

Internet has become ubiquitous for all genders and ages, but according to a new study by the British Standards Institution (BSI), young people are tired of this technology.

The study of 1,294 Britons found that nearly half of the youth would prefer to live in a world without the internet.

Findings showed that 70% of 16-21 year olds feel bad about themselves after spending time on social media. 50% said they would support a digital curfew, meaning no access to some apps and websites at night, while 46% said they would prefer to live completely without internet.

BSI CEO Suzanne Taylor Martin said, "This generation was promised technology that would create opportunities, improve access to information, and bring people closer to their friends."

She added, "Yet our research shows that it is also putting young people at risk and in many cases negatively impacting their quality of life."

The study revealed that a quarter (26%) of respondents spend four or more hours on social media, while a fifth spend three or more hours gaming. Three-quarters said they are spending more time online due to the pandemic.