Social Media Use Among Australian Teens - Worksheet

What is the main reason behind Australia's proposed ban on social media for users under 16?

• To reduce mobile phone bills

• To protect young people’s mental health and privacy

• To stop teens from accessing news

• To improve internet speed

Which platforms would most likely be affected by the proposed age ban?

• Netflix and Stan

• Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat

• Spotify and SoundCloud

• Canva and Zoom

What age does the Australian government want children to be before they can join social media?

• 10

• 12

• 14

• 16

How does the government plan to enforce the age restrictions?

• By using AI to block young users

• By introducing age verification using ID checks

• By asking parents to report underage users

• By blocking social media apps on school Wi-Fi

What concern do some people have about age verification using ID?

• It’s too fun

• It could reduce social media profits

• It may lead to privacy and data protection issues

• It only works on Android phones

According to recent surveys, what percentage of Australian teens use social media every day?

• Around 20%

• Around 45%

• Around 70%

• Over 90%

Which social media platform is currently the most popular among Australian teenagers?

• Facebook

• Instagram

• TikTok

• Twitter

What is a common reason teens say they use social media?

• To do homework

• To keep up with news

• To connect with friends and feel part of a group

• To make money through investing

Which of these is a common negative effect of social media use reported by teens?

• Improved fitness

• Increased confidence at job interviews

• Sleep problems and anxiety

• Better memory

What trend has been noticed in teens’ screen time over the past 5 years?

• It has decreased

• It has stayed the same

• It has increased significantly

• It’s only increased on weekends