Appendix W: The Wallis Social Research Podcast
Appendix W: The Wallis Social Research Podcast
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Appendix W is the podcast where we dive deep into the science of society.
Brought to you by Wallis Social Research, each episode we will explore the ideas, data, and/or people shaping our understanding of human behaviour, policy, and culture.
Join us as we unpack the stories behind the studies, challenge assumptions, and uncover what makes our world tick.
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The podcast focuses on societal behavior, policy analysis, and cultural insights. Episode examples include explorations of road safety initiatives, the psychology behind traffic enforcement, and the influence of technology on user behavior, with a specific emphasis on gauging community attitudes and their impact on public safety.
Appendix W is the podcast where we dive deep into the science of society.
Brought to you by Wallis Social Research, each episode we will explore the ideas, data, and/or people shaping our understanding of human behaviour, policy, and culture.
Join us as we unpack the stories behind the studies, challenge assumptions, and uncover what makes our world tick.
Anthony Frosh speaks with Jackie Coates, the CEO of the Telstra Foundation, about the Australian Youth Digital Index (2024)— which could be described as a comprehensive look at how young Australians engage with the digital world.
Topics include
- What the Telstra Foundation is and why they supported this research
- An understanding of what the Australian Youth Digital Index (AYDI) is
- How the digital landscape has evolved for young people
- Some interesting findings from the AYDI research
- Digital inclusion among young people in Australia
- Online safety and wellbeing
- Potential overuse of digital technology
- The recommendations of American social psychologist Jonathan Haidt, and whether there is a moral panic about
- AI and digital literacy, and the impact on preparedness for the workplace
- Current and future research being supported by the Telstra Foundation
- Some online mental health resources for young people
- Key takeaway message from Jackie
To find out more about the Australian Youth Digital Index, visit the website at: https://australianyouthdigitalindex.com/
Unwind your mind with Mello, the free mental health app designed by Orygen Digital to give you effective relief from stuck thinking – the root cause of anxiety and depression. More information about the Mello mental health app can be found at: https://www.mello.org.au/
PROJECT ROCKIT and Telstra Foundation are partnering to deliver youth-focused digital wellbeing programs to 30,000 young people across Australia over the next three years. Nominate your school: https://www.projectrockit.com.au/
Visit ReachOut: https://au.reachout.com/
Follow Telstra Foundation on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/telstra-foundation/
See what Telstra Foundatin is up to online: https://telstrafoundation.com/
This episode is edited by Shalini Sen. Marketing is the domain of Sarah Guy.
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