# Digital violence and social media trends in Montenegro

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/digital-violence-and-social-media-trends-in-montenegro
> Updated: 2026-08-26T09:29:57.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

Research from the NGO Juventas and Multimedijal Montenegro highlights growing concerns regarding digital safety and social media usage in Montenegro. An initial Juventas report found that 18 percent of Montenegrin adults were targets of online attacks over the previous year, often motivated by political views, gender, religion, or ethnicity. These attacks, occurring most frequently on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, range from mockery to severe forms of digital violence such as harassment and threats. The report noted a lack of institutional response, with only 3.6 percent of citizens expressing high confidence in social media platforms’ responses to reports.

Subsequent findings focused on the youth demographic, noting that social media significantly shapes identities and attitudes. While Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok are highly prevalent, research indicates that young people in northern regions like Bijelo Polje, Berane, and Mojkovac lack sufficient knowledge regarding digital security, personal data protection, and digital rights. Risks identified for this group include digital violence, hate speech, and the spread of fake news.

## Claims

- 18 percent of young people in Montenegro spend more than five hours daily on social media. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- 46 percent of young people in Montenegro follow influencers on social media. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Instagram is the most used platform among Montenegrin youth at 93.4 percent. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- YouTube usage among Montenegrin youth stands at 82.5 percent. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- TikTok usage among Montenegrin youth stands at 76.7 percent. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Youth in northern Montenegro lack sufficient knowledge regarding digital security and personal data protection. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-26: Montenegro youth social media usage and digital security trends

Studies in Montenegro reveal that social media heavily influences youth identity and attitudes, with high usage of Instagram and TikTok, while highlighting gaps in digital security and media literacy.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/montenegro-youth-social-media-usage-and-digital-security-trends

### 2026-08-19: Juventas report: 18% of Montenegrin adults targeted by online attacks

A Juventas study shows 18% of adult Montenegrins faced online attacks in the last year, primarily on Facebook and Instagram, highlighting a need for better institutional protection and reporting mechanisms.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/juventas-report-18-of-montenegrin-adults-targeted-by-online-attacks

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