The study by pollster IBRiS for the daily Rzeczpospolita found that 52.9 percent of respondents support raising the minimum age for social media use to 16, up from the current threshold of 13.
About one-quarter of those surveyed said educational campaigns highlighting the risks of social media should be expanded, while decisions about children’s online activity should ultimately be left to parents.
Fewer than 10 percent favoured keeping the current age limit unchanged, Rzeczpospolita reported.
The issue cuts across political divisions, though support varies among voter groups.
Backers of the governing centrist Civic Coalition (KO) showed the strongest support for raising the age limit, with 79 percent in favour.
Eighteen percent said the decision should rest with parents, while just 1 percent supported maintaining the status quo.
Among voters of the conservative opposition Law and Justice (PiS) party, about half supported raising the age limit, 11 percent favoured parental discretion, and around 20 percent were undecided, according to Rzeczpospolita.
Left-wing voters were more inclined toward education-based solutions, with 66 percent supporting awareness campaigns and responsible parental decision-making.
Supporters of the far-right Confederation party also leaned toward raising the age limit, with about half backing the idea.
Despite existing age restrictions, younger children in Poland commonly use social media platforms, as no effective age-verification system is in place, state news agency PAP reported.
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Source: PAP