Innovativing research to meet the public health needs of tomorrow, today.

Social Networking Risks

Social networking sites: Finding a balance between their risks and benefits

Mitchell, K.J. & Ybarra, M.L.  (2009). Social networking sites:  Finding a balance between their risks and benefits.  Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, 163(1,) 87-89.
Abstract: OBJECTIVE. Recently, public attention has focused on the possibility that social networking sites such as MySpace and Facebook are being widely used to sexually solicit underage youth, consequently increasing their vulnerability [...]

Read This »

How risky are social networking sites? A comparison of places online where youth sexual solicitation and harassment occurs

Ybarra, M.L., & Mitchell, K.J.. (2008). How risky are social networking sites? A comparison of places online where youth sexual solicitation and harassment occurs. Pediatrics, 121, e350-e357. 

 

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Recently, public attention has focused on the possibility that social networking sites such as MySpace and Facebook are being widely used to sexually solicit underage youth, [...]

Read This »