Survey Reveals High Incidence of Online and Offline Harassment Among US Teens

Just now September 18, 2026 1 min read 📰 Medical Xpress

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A survey of 472 US adolescents revealed that 44.7% witnessed online harassment and 29.8% experienced it directly in the past month. The findings indicate a concerning trend of online and offline harm among teens, which may resonate with issues of digital safety in Iran.

A survey of 472 US adolescents across 47 states found 44.7% had witnessed online harassment and 29.8% had experienced it directly in the past four weeks. Perhaps surprisingly, the same proportion of the teens reported being targeted for harm offline as online.