Social Sciences and Public Policy

Does gaming make young people violent?

Parents worried that roleplaying violence in video games might radicalise their child should instead be concerned about desensitisation and online chat.

More prisons aren’t the answer

More than half of those given remand will not receive a prison sentence once their case is heard. This shows they don’t present a risk to safety.

Youth happiness in NZ is falling fast

The well-being of our young people has gotten worse over the past decade, and higher levels of social media use are linked to lower well-being.