How Online Culture Is Affecting School Behaviour

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About this episode:

Explore the growing impact of online culture on behaviour in schools. This episode unpacks new data linking social media to rising disruption, misogyny, and violence, and examines how digital influences shape attitudes—plus what schools, families, and policymakers can do to respond.

Authors: Sam Preston & Sara Spinks

Publish date: 29 Jun 2025

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