DIGITAL MEDIA

Varna,
Varna, Bulgaria
Bulgaria
May,
May, 2020
2020
 DIGITAL MEDIA - SURVEY
 AIM: To find out the forms of digital media people use,
frequency and duration of the use, dangers, fears and challenges met,
perception of digital media, its impact on everyday life and future.

 METHOD: A Questionnaire of 32 questions.

 IMPLEMENTATION PERIOD: 21st April –30th April 2020

PARICIPANTS

• Number of respondents: 851

• Age range: 14 – 60 and above
• Students - 384
• Parents - 381
• Teachers - 51
• Others - 35
• Men: 141 (17 %)
• Women: 710 (83%)
RESULTS
How much time do you spend on social media per day?
TEACHERS PARENTS

Less than
30min

30-60 min

1-2 hours

3-4 hours

5-6 hours

More than 6
How much time do you spend on social media per day?
STUDENTS OTHERS
Less than
30min

2% 7% 30-60 min
21%
1-2 hours
19%
3-4 hours
19%
5-6 hours
32%
More than 6
hours
Which apps do you use the most?
TEACHERS PARENTS
Which apps do you use the most?
STUDENTS OTHERS
How do you feel when you are without social media for a long period of
time?
TEACHERS PARENTS

Anxi ous,
depressed, like
I'm missing out
on things

I feel like I might

be missing out
but it's not a big
deal

It doesn't affect
me in any way
How do you feel when you are without social media for
a long period of time?
STUDENTS OTHERS

Anxious,
depressed,like
I'm missing out
on things

I feel likeI might

be missing out
but it's not a big
deal

It doesn't affect
me

I don't know,
I've never tried
that
Have you ever been subjected to cyberbullying while on social media?

TEACHERS PARENTS

All the time

Often

Sometimes

Rarely

Never
Have you ever been subjected to cyberbullying while on social media?

STUDENTS OTHERS

All the time

Often

Sometimes

Rarely

Never
Do you take any measures to verify the news you consume?

TEACHERS PARENTS

11% Yes Sometimes

No
52%
37%
Do you take any measures to verify the news you consume?

STUDENTS OTHERS

Yes
21%
34% Sometimes
No

46%
Have you ever been a victim of " phishing " or identity theft?

TEACHERS PARENTS

Yes No
8%

92%
Have you ever been a victim of " phishing " or identity theft?

STUDENTS OTHERS

Yes No
14%

87%
Who do you think should be responsible for monitoring and identifying the dangers in digital media?

TEACHERS PARENTS
Who do you think should be responsible for monitoring and identifying the dangers in digital media?

STUDENTS
OTHERS
To what extent do you think digital media has an impact on your overall wellbeing?

TEACHERS PARENTS

Positive

No impact

Negative impact

Both positive and

neg ative impact
To what extent do you think digital media has an impact on your overall wellbeing?

STUDENTS OTHERS

Positive

No impact

Negative
impact

Both positive
and negative
impact
Do you believe digital media can be used as an effective educational tool for students?

TEACHERS PARENTS

Strongly agr ee

Agree

Neither agree
nor disagree

Disagree

Strongly
disagree
Do you believe digital media can be used as an effective educational tool for students?

STUDENTS OTHERS

Strongly agr ee

Agree

Neither agree
nor disagree

D isagree

Strongly
disagree
Do you think that digital media will have more positive impact on people’s lives in 50 years?

TEACHERS PARENTS
Do you think that digital media will have more positive impact on people’ s lives in 50 years?

STUDENTS OTHERS
CONCLUSIONS
 A huge statistically significant survey was carried out in
April 2020
 Teachers / students spend plenty of time on social media
 We feel dependent on social media
 Cyberbullying /phishing are not widespread, but still
need addressing
 We tend to verify the news and put responsibility on
private hands
 Digital media is and can be an effective learning tool
THANKS FOR YOUR ATTENTION