18-year-olds spend more and more time online, especially on social media
What to know about 18-year-olds spend more and more time online, especially on social media
Internet use was the focus of a study by the Institute for Addictive Behaviours and Dependencies (ICAD) carried out among young people on National Defence Day 2025.
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What happened
Internet use was the focus of a study by the Institute for Addictive Behaviours and Dependencies (ICAD) carried out among young people on National Defence Day 2025.
Why it matters
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Common ground
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Perspective signals
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Follow-up questions
- What concrete event or decision sits underneath the headline: 18-year-olds spend more and more time online, especially on social media?
- Which source closest to the event can confirm the central detail?
- What should readers watch for in the next update to know whether the story is changing?