Overview

• Across Italy, 86.5% of adolescents post photos or reels, often chasing followers as a popularity gauge closely tied to physical appearance.
• A majority now view the future pessimistically at 62.4%, up from 50% two years ago, while only 37% describe themselves as optimistic.
• Developments in artificial intelligence are seen more as a danger than a benefit, by 42.2% versus 19.8% of respondents.
• Family climate assessments have deteriorated, with negative judgments at 44.6% versus 54.8% positive, and girls report greater worry than boys.
• The internet is the primary source of sexual information for 39.6% of adolescents, and 78% say they have not taken part in online challenge activities.