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Gen Z attitudes: An Index on Censorship survey
Take part in our survey of the views of people born between 1997 and 2012 on freedom of expression both on and offline
By Index on Censorship
16 Dec 25
News and features | Surveys

Let us know your views on freedom of expression. Photo: Ramses Cervantes/Unsplash

Index on Censorship is carrying out a survey of Gen Z attitudes to free speech and social media to tie in with the launch of the Winter 2025 issue of its quarterly magazine. The goal of the survey is to understand the how young people born between 1997 and 2012 use social media, whether they censor themselves when using it and their views on free speech.

The survey should only take a couple of minutes. The results are anonymous and will only be reported in an aggregated manner. The closing date for taking part is Friday 9 January 2026.

Gen Z attitudes
Your age
Please answer all these questions. The survey is anonymous and you will not be identified.

Which year were you born in?*

Which year were you born in?*

Note that this survey is intended for members of Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012. The survey will end if your birth date is outside those.

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Where you live
Please answer all these questions. The survey is anonymous and you will not be identified.

Which country do you live in?*

Which country do you live in?*

Please state your country if it is not listed.

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Your use of social media

Have you ever censored what you post on social media i.e. did not post what you wanted to post?*

Have you ever censored what you post on social media i.e. did not post what you wanted to post?*

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Your use of social media

Why do you censor what you post on social media?*

Why do you censor what you post on social media?*

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Your views

Which of these statements do you support?*

Which of these statements do you support?*

Please tick all that apply.

In your opinion, what is free speech?*

In your opinion, what is free speech?*

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At Index on Censorship, we believe everyone deserves the right to speak freely, challenge power and share ideas without fear. In a world where governments tighten control and algorithms distort the truth, defending those rights is more urgent than ever.

But free speech is not free. Instead we rely on readers like you to keep our journalism independent, our advocacy sharp and our support for writers, artists and dissidents strong.

If you believe in a future where voices aren’t silenced, help us protect it.

Make a £20 monthly donation

At Index on Censorship, we believe everyone deserves the right to speak freely, challenge power and share ideas without fear. In a world where governments tighten control and algorithms distort the truth, defending those rights is more urgent than ever.

But free speech is not free. Instead we rely on readers like you to keep our journalism independent, our advocacy sharp and our support for writers, artists and dissidents strong.

If you believe in a future where voices aren’t silenced, help us protect it.

Make a £10 one-off donation

At Index on Censorship, we believe everyone deserves the right to speak freely, challenge power and share ideas without fear. In a world where governments tighten control and algorithms distort the truth, defending those rights is more urgent than ever.

But free speech is not free. Instead we rely on readers like you to keep our journalism independent, our advocacy sharp and our support for writers, artists and dissidents strong.

If you believe in a future where voices aren’t silenced, help us protect it.

Make a £20 one-off donation

At Index on Censorship, we believe everyone deserves the right to speak freely, challenge power and share ideas without fear. In a world where governments tighten control and algorithms distort the truth, defending those rights is more urgent than ever.

But free speech is not free. Instead we rely on readers like you to keep our journalism independent, our advocacy sharp and our support for writers, artists and dissidents strong.

If you believe in a future where voices aren’t silenced, help us protect it.

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