National Poll of Youth
MyVoice elevates the voices and experiences of young people to inform policies and programs that improve their lives.
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About Us
MyVoice is an interactive SMS platform that gathers the real-time opinions and experiences of youth across America.
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See some of our current research priorities and expert output across academia, popular media, and public policy advocacy.
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MyVoice research on the impact of social media on youth wellbeing featured on NPR
A MyVoice study, published in September, reveals a striking awareness about the potential harms social media can have on teenagers’ mental health, but also their persistent attempts to counter these harms.
Some respondents explicitly said social media made them feel depressed. Many asked their parents to help them stop using it. Nearly two-thirds of respondents gave some version of this advice to future teens: Don’t use social media. It’s OK to abstain. Or delete your accounts.
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Federal executive order aimed at creating more effective school-based active shooter training aligns with MyVoice study recommendations
A recently signed federal executive order that aims to combat emerging firearm threats in the schools and to improve school-based active-shooter drills address the findings of a MyVoice study on the same topic. Respondents in a nationwide sample of youth aged 14-24...
Undergrad students present findings from MyVoice study on youth perspectives and experiences with Fentanyl
Trinity Amalraj and Sophia Davis not only dip their toes into research, they also find mentors, community and confidence with their project involvement. Thanks to their work with MyVoice members and survey data, college students Trinity Amalraj and Sophia Davis have...
Young people report they are worried about the environment and ready to take action
A report issued by the Association of American Medical Colleges' Center for Health Justice has cited MyVoice research, noting that 85% percent of the 14- to 17-year-olds in its youth sample expressed being “somewhat” or “very” worried about climate change. They...