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  • Digital communication device use is rapidly evolving among young individuals.
  • Existing research on this topic is limited and may be outdated.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe digital communication device usage patterns in young people across four European countries.
  • To investigate the influence of socioeconomic and demographic factors on device use.

Main Methods:

  • An online survey was administered to 4000 young people (aged 16-25) in Italy, Poland, Spain, and Switzerland in 2023.
  • Data collected included device usage, activities performed, time spent, device position, and socioeconomic/demographic characteristics.

Main Results:

  • Smartphone prevalence was 90.9%, followed by laptops (68.7%) and tablets (33.2%).
  • Social media, texting/emailing/internet use, and voice calls were primary smartphone activities.
  • Usage duration and activity preferences varied significantly across different age groups and genders, with older individuals and women reporting higher use for most devices.

Conclusions:

  • Findings offer novel insights into digital device use among youth, revealing significant socioeconomic and demographic variations.
  • Results serve as a crucial reference for public health research, informing communication strategies and epidemiological studies.