Almost half of young people would prefer a world without internet, UK study finds

Half of 16- to 21-year-olds support digital curfew' and nearly 70% feel worse after using social media

Almost half of young people would rather live in a world where the internet does not exist, according to a new survey.

The research reveals that nearly 70% of 16- to 21-year-olds feel worse about themselves after spending time on social media. Half (50%) would support a digital curfew" that would restrict their access to certain apps and sites past 10pm, while 46% said they would rather be young in a world without the internet altogether.