Austria Moves to Restrict Social Media Use for Minors
Austria's three-party coalition government plans to introduce a draft law by the end of June to ban under-14s from using social media platforms.
In a move to address the growing concerns over the impact of social media on young people, Austria's government is set to introduce legislation that will restrict access to social media platforms for minors under the age of 14. This proposed ban, which is part of a broader initiative by the three-party governing coalition, aims to curb the negative effects that excessive social media usage can have on the physical and mental well-being of children and adolescents.
Social Media Addiction and Mental Health Concerns
The decision to introduce this legislation comes amid mounting evidence of the detrimental impact of social media on the overall well-being of young people. Studies have shown that prolonged exposure to social media can lead to an increased risk of mental health issues, such as anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem, as well as a higher likelihood of developing social media addiction.
Source: Deutsche Welle
