1 = Wave 1 - Oct/Nov 2021

Sample Type
1 = Adult
2 = Child
3 = Don't know

D1/C2. Gender
1 = Male
2 = Female
3 = Non-binary
4 = Prefer to use another term (please state)
5 = Other (Please specify)
6 = Prefer not to say

QX. Gender=C8 Gender (asked of child)
1 = Male
2 = Female
3 = Non-binary
4 = Prefer to use another term
5 = Prefer not to say

D1a. Gender identity
1 = Yes
2 = No
3 = Prefer not to say

D2/C3. Age
1 = 13-14
2 = 15-17
3 = 18-24
4 = 25-34
5 = 35-44
6 = 45-54
7 = 55-64
8 = 65-74
9 = 75-84
10 = 85+
11 = Refused

D3. Region
1 = Scotland
2 = North East
3 = North West
4 = Yorkshire and the Humber
5 = West Midlands
6 = East Midlands
7 = Wales
8 = East of England
9 = London
10 = South East
11 = South West
12 = Northern Ireland
13 = Refused

D3a. Urban/Rural
1 = Urban - Population over 10,000
2 = Town and Fringe
3 = Village
4 = Hamlet & Isolated Dwelling

D4. Chief Income Earner (CIE) Employment status
1 = Full-time employment (more than 29 hours a week)
2 = Part-time employment (8 - 29 hours per week)
3 = Retired
4 = Student
5 = Not working / Sick / Disabled / Working less than 8 hours per week

D4b. Social Grade
1 = A
2 = B
3 = C1
4 = C2
5 = D
6 = E
7 = Refused

D5. Number of children in household
1 = 0
2 = 1
3 = 2
4 = 3+

D6. Number of adults in household
1 = 1
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4+

D7/C4. Disability (m/c) - Hearing - Poor hearing, partial hearing, or are deaf
0 = No
1 = Yes

D8/C5. Ethnicity
1 = English/ Welsh/ Scottish/ Northern Irish/ British
2 = Irish
3 = Gypsy, Traveller or Irish Traveller
4 = Any other white background
5 = White and Black Caribbean
6 = White and Black African
7 = White and Asian
8 = Any other mixed/ multiple ethnic background
9 = Indian
10 = Pakistani
11 = Bangladeshi
12 = Chinese
13 = Any other Asian background
14 = Caribbean
15 = African
16 = Any other black/ African/ Caribbean background
17 = Arab
18 = Any other ethnic background
19 = Prefer not to say

D9/C6. Religion
1 = No religion
2 = Catholic
3 = Church of England/ Scotland/ Ireland
4 = Other Christian
5 = Muslim
6 = Hindu
7 = Jewish
8 = Sikh
9 = Buddhist
10 = Other religion
11 = Prefer not to say

D10. Sexual orientation
1 = Heterosexual or straight
2 = Gay or lesbian
3 = Bisexual
4 = Prefer to use another term
5 = Prefer not to say

D11. Household annual income
1 = Up to GBP7,000
2 = GBP7,001 to GBP14,000
3 = GBP14,001 to GBP21,000
4 = GBP21,001 to GBP28,000
5 = GBP28,001 to GBP34,000
6 = GBP34,001 to GBP41,000
7 = GBP41,001 to GBP48,000
8 = GBP48,001 to GBP55,000
9 = GBP55,001 to GBP62,000
10 = GBP62,001 to GBP69,000
11 = GBP69,001 to GBP76,000
12 = GBP76,001 to GBP83,000
13 = GBP83,001 or more
14 = Prefer not to answer

Q1a. Responsibility of website vs. responsibility of the individual
-5 = -5 It is the responsibility of the website or app to control what is posted on their site
-4 = -4
-3 = -3
-2 = -2
-1 = -1
0 = 0
1 = 1
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5 It is the responsibility of the individual to ensure what they are posting is appropriate for other users
99 = Don't know

Q1b. Confident in ability to stay safe vs. don't feel confident
-5 = -5 I feel confident in my ability to stay safe online
-4 = -4
-3 = -3
-2 = -2
-1 = -1
0 = 0
1 = 1
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5 I do not feel confident in my ability to stay safe online
99 = Don't know

Q1c. Websites/aps responsibility to keep children safe vs responsibility of parent/carers
-5 = -5 Websites and apps have a particular responsibility to protect children
-4 = -4
-3 = -3
-2 = -2
-1 = -1
0 = 0
1 = 1
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5 It is the responsibility of parents/ carers to monitor what their children do online
99 = Don't know

Q1e. Benefits of going online outweigh the risks vs. Risks outweigh the benefit
-5 = -5 The benefits of going online outweigh the risks
-4 = -4
-3 = -3
-2 = -2
-1 = -1
0 = 0
1 = 1
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5 The risks of going online outweigh the benefits
99 = Don't know

Q1f. Common sense prevents seeing harmful/offensive photos/videos vs. It's impossible to avoid
-5 = -5 Using a bit of common sense when you're online usually prevents you from seeing harmful or offensive photos and video
-4 = -4
-3 = -3
-2 = -2
-1 = -1
0 = 0
1 = 1
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5 It is impossible to avoid seeing harmful or offensive photos and videos if you go online
99 = Don't know

Q1g. The Internet has an important role in supporting free speech vs. It's important for sites to monitor/ delete offensive views
-5 = -5 The Internet has an important role in supporting free speech, even when some users might find the content offensive
-4 = -4
-3 = -3
-2 = -2
-1 = -1
0 = 0
1 = 1
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5 It is important for sites to monitor and delete offensive views to protect other users
99 = Don't know

Q1h. There are enough online safety measures in place vs. There should be more online safety measures in place
-5 = -5 There are enough online safety measures in place
-4 = -4
-3 = -3
-2 = -2
-1 = -1
0 = 0
1 = 1
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5 There should be more online safety measures in place
99 = Don't know

Q2. Hours in a typical week spend online
1 = None
2 = Less than 5 hours
3 = 6 to 11 hours
4 = 12 to 22 hours
5 = 23 to 30 hours
6 = Over 30 hours
7 = Don't know/unsure

Q3. To what extent, if at all, do you agree or disagree with the following statements about being online? - I can share my opinions and have a voice
1 = Strongly disagree
2 = Somewhat disagree
3 = Neither agree nor disagree
4 = Somewhat agree
5 = Strongly agree
99 = Don't know

Q5. In the last month, when you have gone online, have you...
1 = Only used websites or apps that you have used before
2 = Used maybe one or two websites or apps that you have not used before
3 = Used lots of websites or apps that you have not used before
4 = Have not gone online in the last month

Q7. How concerned about ... - Hateful, offensive or discriminatory content that targets a group or person based on specific characteristics
0 = Not at all concerned
1 = 1 - Mildly concerned
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5 - Very concerned

Q8. Number of harms experienced in past 4 weeks
1 = None of these/Prefer not to say/Other only
2 = 1 harm experienced
3 = 2 harms experienced
4 = 3 harms experienced
5 = 4 harms experienced
6 = 5 harms experienced
7 = 6-10 harms experienced
8 = 11-15 harms experienced
9 = 16+ harms experienced

Q9. Most recent harm experienced
1 = Hateful, offensive or discriminatory content that targets a group or person based on specific<br/>characteristics like r
2 = Sexual/ pornographic content inappropriate for the site/app
3 = Content which objectifies, demeans or otherwise negatively portrays women
4 = Content depicting the sexual abuse or exploitation of children
5 = Content encouraging extremism, radicalisation or terrorism
6 = Content depicting violence
7 = Sale or advertisement of illegal goods
8 = Content encouraging gambling, e.g. sports betting, or casino-style games
9 = Misinformation i.e. false or misleading stories, claims or assertions
10 = Content relating to self-harm or suicide
11 = Content relating to negative body image, excessive dieting and/or eating disorders
12 = Promotion of female genital mutilation (FGM)
13 = Unwelcome friend or follow requests, or messages
14 = Stalking, cyberstalking or intrusive behaviour
15 = People pretending to be another person, e.g. catfishing
16 = Bullying, abusive behaviour or threats
17 = Trolling, i.e. a person who says something to cause intentional upset or provoke a negative reaction
18 = Pressure to send photos or personal information to someone
19 = People sending unwanted/unsolicited sexual or nude images or videos, e.g. 'cyber flashing'
20 = Fake or deceptive images/videos, e.g. 'deep fakes'
21 = Collection or use of my data without my knowledge or permission
22 = Scams, fraud, or phishing
23 = Private/intimate information made public, e.g. 'doxxing'
24 = Sharing of intimate images without consent
25 = Intentional harassment during gaming, e.g. 'griefing'
26 = Private conversations shared without consent
27 = Content glamourising unhealthy or abusive lifestyles, e.g. binge drinking, drug taking
28 = Unintentionally spending money on in-app purchases or gifts
29 = Group shaming, boycotting, or excluding someone based on their views, opinions on actions, including online 'pile-ons'
30 = Paid-for or sponsored content which was not clearly marked as such, e.g. 'astroturfing'
31 = Content which impacted negatively on my self-esteem
32 = Content depicting animal cruelty
33 = Generally offensive or 'bad' language, e.g. swearing, rudeness
34 = Unwanted sexual messages
35 = Other (please specify)
36 = I don't remember

Q9. Most recent harm experienced - NETs
1 = NET: Contact harms
2 = NET: Content harms
3 = NET: Commercial harms
4 = None of these NETs

Q10. Happened to you or witnessed happen to somebody else
1 = I personally experienced this
2 = I saw this happen to somebody else

Q11. Came across yourself, or content directly shared with / sent to you
1 = It was sent / shared directly with me (e.g. direct message, tagged in a post etc.)
2 = I came across it myself while browsing online (e.g. on my feed, through the search function etc.)

Q12. How many times experienced online harm
1 = Once
2 = 2-3 times
3 = 4-5 times
4 = 6-10 times
5 = More than 10 times
6 = Don't know/ can't remember

Q14. Scale of 1-5 experience of content
1 = 1 - It didn't bother me at all/It didn't offend me
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5 - It really bothered me/I found it extremely offensive
99 = Don't know

Q12/Q14. Scale and Frequency of experience
1 = NET: Low amount + did not bother/was not offensive
2 = NET: Large amount + did not bother/was not offensive
3 = NET: Low amount + did bother/was offensive
4 = NET: Large amount + did bother/was offensive
5 = None of these

Q18. Overall, how satisfied were you with the reporting process?
1 = Very dissatisfied
2 = Somewhat dissatisfied
3 = Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
4 = Somewhat satisfied
5 = Very satisfied

Q19. Relationship to person responsible for harm
1 = Someone I know in a mostly offline context (e.g. from my offline social life, from school, or at work - even though you
2 = Someone I know, but only in an online context (e.g. someone I interact with regularly online, through social media, gami
3 = A stranger (e.g. someone commenting or posting content that I do not know or have not interacted with previously)
4 = Prefer not to say

Q20. Device using for harm
1 = Smartphone
2 = Gaming console
3 = Smart speaker
4 = Tablet
5 = Laptop
6 = Desktop computer
7 = Smart watch
8 = Other
9 = Can't remember
10 = Prefer not to say

Q21. Site/service used when experienced harm
1 = A website or app where you view videos posted by other users e.g. YouTube, TikTok
2 = Social media website or app e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
3 = Livestreaming website or app - this could be part of a social media website or app e.g. Twitch, Facebook Live
4 = A search engine e.g. Google, Yahoo
5 = Instant messenger website or app e.g. Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp
6 = News website or app e.g. BBC News, The Guardian, Daily Mail Online
7 = Gaming website or app e.g. PlayStation Network, Nintendo Online
8 = A Q&A website or app e.g. Quora, Yahoo Answers
9 = Email
10 = Blog website or app e.g. WordPress, Bloglovin'
11 = Shopping website or app e.g. Amazon
12 = Online dating websites or apps e.g. Tinder, Bumble
13 = Video on demand application e.g. Netflix, Now TV
14 = Adult sites containing sexual content
15 = Other
16 = Can't remember
17 = Prefer not to say

Q22. Video viewing website/ app used when experienced online harm
1 = Admire.Me
2 = Bitchute
3 = Brand New Tube
4 = Daily motion
5 = DLive
6 = Dubsmash
7 = Facebook
8 = Facebook Gaming
9 = FruitLab
10 = GoNoodle
11 = Imgur
12 = Instagram
13 = OnlyFans
14 = PopJam
15 = RevealMe
16 = Snapchat
17 = TikTok
18 = Triller
19 = Twitch
20 = Ustream
21 = Vimeo
22 = YouNow
23 = YouTube
24 = YouTube Kids
25 = Yubo
26 = Other
27 = Can't remember
28 = Prefer not to say

Q23. Search engine using when experienced online harm
1 = AOL
2 = Ask.com
3 = Bing/MSN
4 = Google
5 = Yahoo
6 = Webexplore.co
7 = DuckDuckGo
8 = Ecosia
9 = Other
10 = Can't remember
11 = Prefer not to say

Q24. Social media website/ app using when experienced online harm
1 = Clubhouse
2 = Facebook
3 = Facetime
4 = Google Hangouts
5 = Instagram
6 = LinkedIn
7 = Pinterest
8 = Reddit
9 = Snapchat
10 = Skype
11 = TikTok
12 = Tumblr
13 = Twitch
14 = Twitter
15 = Viber
16 = WhatsApp
17 = PopJam
18 = Whisper
19 = YuBo
20 = Grom
21 = Momio
22 = GoBubble
23 = YouTube
24 = Vimeo
25 = Daily motion
26 = Instagib.tv
27 = Dubsmash
28 = Imgur
29 = GoNoodle
30 = Triller
31 = Discord
32 = Other
33 = Can't remember
34 = Prefer not to say

Q25. Livestreaming website or app using when experienced online harm
1 = Clubhouse
2 = Facebook Live
3 = Instagram Live
4 = TikTok
5 = Periscope
6 = Twitch
7 = YouNow
8 = YouTube Live
9 = Other
10 = Can't remember
11 = Prefer not to say

Q26. Instant messenger website or app using when experienced online harm
1 = Clubhouse
2 = Discord
3 = Facebook messenger
4 = Google Hangouts
5 = iMessage
6 = LINE
7 = Snapchat
8 = TeamSpeak
9 = Telegram
10 = Viber
11 = WhatsApp
12 = HouseParty
13 = Kik
14 = Skype
15 = Threads
16 = WeChat
17 = Other
18 = Can't remember
19 = Prefer not to say

Q27. Gaming website or app using when experienced online harm
1 = Nintendo Online
2 = PlayStation Network
3 = Twitch
4 = Steam
5 = Xbox Live
6 = Google Stadia
7 = Apple Arcade
8 = Other
9 = Can't remember
10 = Prefer not to say

Q28. Q&A website or app using when experienced online harm
1 = Ask.fm
2 = Piksa
3 = YoLo
4 = Tellonym
5 = Yahoo Answers
6 = Reddit
7 = Quora
8 = Other
9 = Can't remember
10 = Prefer not to say

Q29. Most appropriate statement on experience of stalking, cyberstalking or intrusive behaviour
1 = This happened to me / I experienced this
2 = I saw this happen to somebody else
3 = Don't know

Q30. Relationship with person who carried out stalking, cyberstalking or intrusive behaviour
1 = A partner or ex-partner
2 = A member of my family
3 = A friend, acquaintance, colleague or someone I know personally
4 = A stranger
5 = Prefer not to say

Q31. Relationship between the person who carried out the behaviour and the person towards whom the behaviour was directed
1 = A boyfriend / girlfriend / partner
2 = An ex-boyfriend /ex-girlfriend / ex-partner
3 = A member of their family
4 = A friend, acquaintance, colleague or someone they know personally
5 = A stranger
6 = Prefer not to say

Q32. Who unwanted sexual message was from
1 = Someone I know who I think/know is 18 or over, who I know in a mostly offline context (e.g. school or as part of offline
2 = Someone I know who I think/know is 18 or over, who I know only in an online context (e.g. people I<br/>interact with reg
3 = Someone I know who I think/know is under 18, who I know in a mostly offline context (e.g. school or as part of offline s
4 = Someone I know who I think/know is under 18 who I know only in an online context (e.g. people I<br/>interact with regula
5 = A stranger who I think / know is 18 or over
6 = A stranger who I think / know is under the age of 18
7 = Prefer not to say

Q34. Thank you for taking part in this survey. We just wanted to check from the point this survey was handed to you, did you fill out the survey...?
1 = Giving all your own views and experiences
2 = Giving your own views and experiences, with help from an adult/parent
3 = Having an adult/parent give their opinion of your views and experiences
4 = Don't know

Financial Vulnerability
1 = Most financially vulnerable
2 = Potentially financially vulnerable
3 = Least financially vulnerable
4 = None of these