Researcher calls for enforced social media age limits

RNZOtago Daily TimesSunday 27 July 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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A University of Auckland senior research fellow is advocating for enforced age restrictions on social media platforms. A briefing from the Public Health Communication Centre suggests evidence links social media use to various mental and physical health issues in young people.

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First reported by RNZ, Sun 27 Jul 2025, 7:53am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 35 minutes
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    Social media age restriction needed to protect young people from harm - researcher (opens in new tab)

  2. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    'Strong evidence to act': Calls grow for social media age limit (opens in new tab)