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Restraint in the expression of opinions on the internet over time

Source
Source
ONE8Y
Survey period
Survey period
02/10/2026 - 09/09/2026
Survey country
Survey country
Germany
Sample
Sample
n=1,702 total population surveyed in February 2026, with n=1,216 people interested in sports (top 2 on 4-point scale), n=246 ZG Young (16-25 Y.) and n=450 Best Ager (55+); n=1,371 total population surveyed in September 2026, with n=1,011 people interested in sports, n=159 ZG Young and n=338 Best Ager
Question
Question
To what extent does the following statement apply to you? “I express my opinion online more cautiously or less frequently out of fear of negative reactions.”