10.80118/FK2/Y24XO5 Caroline Pauwels(Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB))Claire Lobet-Maris(Facultés Universitaires Notre-Dame de la Paix (FUNDP))Yves Poullet(Facultés Universitaires Notre-Dame de la Paix (FUNDP))Michiel Walrave(Universiteit Antwerpen (UA)) Social Sciences and Digital Humanities Archive – SODHA [test instance] 2020 The Teens and ICT: Risks and Opportunities (TIRO) research project has examined the ambiguity of daily Internet and mobile phone practices (how they are used, perceived and the significance given to them) among Belgian teenagers (age 12-18). The primary objectives of the project were: • to obtain an empirical insight into the chances and opportunities as well as the risks and challenges of Internet and mobile phone practices of teenagers in their particular environment; • to consult all parties involved (teenagers, parents, teachers, youth workers and youth organizations) and use their experience as a starting point for • presenting policy recommendations (legal and political) together with self-regulation rules which can contribute to better quality Internet and mobile phone use, both for the young people themselves and for their educators. The research findings and recommendations are based on a quality panel survey of 17 Dutch-speaking and 17 French-speaking teenagers (age 12-18), 21 focus group discussions with teenagers, parents and teachers, a traditional-type nationwide survey of 1318 Belgian teenagers (age 12 to 18), a written survey in which 571 parents took part, and participatory brainstorming sessions in 6 Flemish and 6 Walloon classes. Two participatory workshops and interviews were also used to question stakeholders closely involved with the teenager world. Finally the study mapped out the national and European legislation that is relevant for teenagers’ Internet and mobile phone use. Caroline Pauwels(Vrije Universiteit Brussel)Vrije Universiteit BrusselUniversiteit Antwerpen