Child and Adolescent Internet Use and Health
Cell phone usage among adolescents in Uganda: acceptability for relaying health information
Mitchell, K., Bull, S., Kiwanuka, J., & Ybarra, M. (2011). Cell phone usage among adolescents in Uganda: acceptability for relaying health information. Health Education Research; in press.
Abstract: The increase in cell phone use has manifested a growing interest in using this technology for health promotion. The portability and ‘always on’ features of the [...]
X-rated material and perpetration of sexually aggressive behavior among children and adolescents: is there a link?
Ybarra M.L, Mitchell K.J, Hamburger, M., Diener-West, M., & Leaf, P. (2011). X-rated material and perpetration of sexually aggressive behavior among children and adolescents: is there a link? Aggressive Behavior, 37(1), 863-874.
Abstract: Longitudinal linkages between intentional exposure to x-rated material and sexually aggressive behavior were examined among youth 10–15 year olds surveyed nationally in the United States. [...]
Impact of Maltreatment on Children Served in Community Mental Health Programs
Walrath, CM, Ybarra, ML, Sheehan AK, Holden EW, & Burns, BJ.(2006) Impact of Maltreatment on Children Served in Community Mental Health Programs. Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, 14, 143-156.
Abstract: Despite a decline in the incidence of child abuse over the last decade, victimization rates remain troubling.This study used a subset of data from the [...]
Associations between blocking, monitoring, filtering software on the home computer and youth-reported unwanted exposure to sexual material online
Ybarra, M.L., Finkelhor, D., Mitchell, K.J., & Wolak, J. (2009). Associations between blocking, monitoring, filtering software on the home computer and youth-reported unwanted exposure to sexual material online. Child Abuse & Neglect, 33(12), 857-869.
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To examine the relationship between the use of preventive software on the home computer and unwanted exposure to sexual material [...]
Linkages between depressive symptomatology and Internet harassment among young regular Internet users
Recent reports indicate 97% of youth are connected to the Internet. As more young people have access to online communication, it is integrally important to identify youth who may be more vulnerable to negative experiences.
Read This »Sex differences in youth-reported depressive symptomatology and unwanted internet sexual solicitation
Ybarra, M.L., Leaf, P.J., & Diener-West, M. (2004). Sex Differences in Youth-Reported Depressive Symptomatology and Unwanted Internet Sexual Solicitation. J Med Internet Res, 6(1), e5.
Abstract: BACKGROUND: As the number of youths using the Internet regularly increase, so too does the number of youths potentially vulnerable to negative experiences online. Clinicians, policy makers, and parents need [...]
Online “predators” and their victims: Myths, realities, and implications for prevention and treatment
Wolak, J., Finkelhor, D., Mitchell, K.J, &Ybarra M.L. (2008). Online “predators” and their victims: Myths, realities, and implications for prevention and treatment. American Psychologist, 63(2),111-28.
Abstract: The publicity about online “predators” who prey on naive children using trickery and violence is largely inaccurate. Internet sex crimes involving adults and juveniles more often fit a model of [...]
Internet prevention messages. Targeting the right online behaviors
Ybarra, M.L., Mitchell, K.J., Wolak, J., & Finkelhor, D. (2007). Internet prevention messages. Targeting the right online behaviors. Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, 161, 138-145.
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Internet safety programs urge youth to avoid sharing personal information and talking with “strangers” online. OBJECTIVE: To examine whether sharing personal information and talking with strangers online or [...]
Current research knowledge about adolescent victimization via the internet
Wolak, J., Ybarra, M.L., Mitchell, K.J., & Finkelhor, D. (2007). Current research knowledge about adolescent victimization via the internet. Adolescent Medicine State of the Art Reviews, 18(2), 325-341.
Abstract: We review current knowledge about adolescent Internet-mediated victimization, including Internet-initiated sex crimes in which offenders use the Internet to meet victims, unwanted online sexual solicitations, Internet harassment, [...]
The co-occurrence of internet harassment and unwanted sexual solicitation victimization and perpetration: Associations with psychosocial indicators
Ybarra, M.L., Espelage, D., & Mitchell, K.J. (2007). The co-occurrence of internet harassment and unwanted sexual solicitation victimization and perpetration: Associations with psychosocial indicators. Journal of Adolescent Health, 41 (6 Suppl), S31-S41.
Abstract: PURPOSE: Previous research in offline environments suggests that there may be an overlap in bullying and sexual harassment perpetration and victimization; however to [...]
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