Online Victimization
Growing up with Media: Characteristics of youth engaging in externalizing behaviors
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Read This »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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Examining the overlap in internet harassment and school bullying: implications for school intervention
Ybarra, M.L., Diener-West, M., & Leaf, P.J. (2007). Examining the overlap in internet harassment and school bullying: implications for school intervention. Journal of Adolescent Health, 41(6 Suppl 1),S42-50.
Abstract: PURPOSE: As more and more youth utilize the Internet, concern about Internet harassment and its consequences for adolescents is growing. This paper examines the potential overlap [...]
Read This »Prevalence and frequency of internet harassment instigation: Implications for adolescent health
Ybarra, M.L. & Mitchell, K.J. (2007). Prevalence and frequency of internet harassment instigation: Implications for adolescent health. Journal of Adolescent Health, 41(2), 189-195.
Abstract: Youth psychosocial and behavioral characteristics are examined based upon varying frequency of Internet harassment perpetration online. METHODS: Data are from the Second Youth Internet Safety Survey, a national telephone survey of youth [...]
Examining characteristics and associated distress related to internet harassment: Findings from the second youth internet safety survey
Ybarra, M.L., Mitchell, K.J., Wolak, J., & Finkelhor, D. (2006). Examining characteristics and associated distress related to internet harassment: Findings from the second youth internet safety survey. Pediatrics, 118(4), 1169-1177.
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: We sought to identify the characteristics of youth who are targets of Internet harassment and characteristics related to reporting distress as a result [...]
Read This »Youth engaging in online harassment: associations with caregiver–child relationships, internet use, and personal characteristics
Ybarra M.L., & Mitchell K.J. Youth engaging in online harassment: associations with caregiver–child relationships, internet use, and personal characteristics. Journal of Adolescence, 2004,27(3), 319-336.
Abstract: To date, research focused on “traditional” (i.e. in-person) youth bullying behaviour has documented serious psychosocial challenges for those involved. How this literature translates to youth engaging in aggressive behaviours online has [...]
Online aggressor/targets, aggressors, and targets: a comparison of associated youth characteristics
Ybarra M.L, & Mitchell K.J. Online aggressor/targets, aggressors, and targets: a comparison of associated youth characteristics. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 2004, 45(7),1308-16.
Abstract: BACKGROUND: While most youth report positive experiences and activities online, little is known about experiences of Internet victimization and associated correlates of youth, specifically in regards to Internet harassment. METHODS: The [...]
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