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Reasons for children to use digital media in the UK 2015, by frequency of use
Leading reasons for children to use digital media according to parents in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2016, by frequency of use
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This statistic displays the findings of a survey on the leading reasons for children to use digital media according to their parents in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2016, by frequency of use for the individual reason. During the survey period, it was found that 60 percent of responding parents reported that their child often used digital media for entertainment.
Leading reasons for children to use digital media according to parents in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2016, by frequency of use
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by Statista Research Department,
last edited
Feb 1, 2016
This statistic displays the findings of a survey on the leading reasons for children to use digital media according to their parents in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2016, by frequency of use for the individual reason. During the survey period, it was found that 60 percent of responding parents reported that their child often used digital media for entertainment.
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- Release date
- February 2016
- Region
- United Kingdom
- Survey time period
- 2015
- Number of respondents
- 1,511 respondents
- Special properties
- parents of 0-8 year olds.
- Method of interview
- Online survey
- Supplementary notes
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The source adds the following information:
"In order to ensure representation from all socio-economic groups, and to reach parents who may not have internet access, surveys were conducted via two methods, 1,000 online, and 500 by telephone."
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- Release date
- February 2016
More information
- Region
- United Kingdom
- Survey time period
- 2015
- Number of respondents
- 1,511 respondents
- Special properties
- parents of 0-8 year olds.
- Method of interview
- Online survey
- Supplementary notes
-
The source adds the following information:
"In order to ensure representation from all socio-economic groups, and to reach parents who may not have internet access, surveys were conducted via two methods, 1,000 online, and 500 by telephone."
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