Behind the Screens: Safety in Digital Spaces for Children aged 10–17 in Jordan

النص الكامل لهذه الدراسة متاح حاليًا بالإنجليزية. النسخة العربية قيد الإعداد.

This study explores children's online experiences in Jordan, examining access, usage patterns, and digital risks — including bullying, harassment, and exploitation — from the perspectives of children aged 10–17 and their parents. The study provides evidence to inform child-focused digital safety programs and advocacy efforts.

About this study

A child-centered look at digital life in Jordan, capturing the perspectives of children aged 10–17 alongside those of their parents. The research foregrounds children’s own accounts of online opportunity and online harm, rather than relying solely on adult perception.

What the study covers

Access and usage — devices, platforms, time spent online, parental supervision.
Online risks — bullying, harassment, exposure to inappropriate content, contact from strangers, image-based abuse.
Coping and reporting — to whom children turn when something goes wrong, and what stops them.
Implications for digital safety programming, school-based education, and policy advocacy.