Six in 10 young people exposed to unsolicited sensitive content online: Study

Of the respondents who said they had seen unsolicited sensitive images, 68 per cent said they were upset after viewing the content. - PHOTO: TNP FILE via The Straits Times/ANN

SINGAPORE: Six in 10 young people reported being exposed to sensitive content without searching for it, and suffered sustained emotional impact, according to a new study on online dangers and well-being.

These forms of sensitive content include body image-related content, graphic violence, nudity and sexual activity, unhealthy eating behaviour, and gender-based hateful or derogatory content.