Children's Social Media Use and the New Regulatory Process
While TURKSTAT data shows that children use social media at high rates, the new regulation entering into force on November 1 is awaited with curiosity.
According to Turkish Statistical Institute data, the majority of children in the 6-15 age group use social media. The upcoming new legal regulations will directly affect users and platforms.
Children's Social Media Usage Rates
The results of the Information Technology Usage in Children Survey conducted by the Turkish Statistical Institute have been published. According to this comprehensive study, 66 percent of children between the ages of 6 and 15 actively use social media platforms.
Distribution by Age Groups
Research data reveals that social media usage rates increase significantly as age progresses. Especially among children and youth in the 11 to 15 age range, this rate rises up to 79 percent.
New Social Platform Regulation
The details of the new social platform regulation accepted in the Grand National Assembly of Turkey on April 22 are being discussed. The related legal regulation will officially enter into force as of November 1 and will introduce comprehensive changes.