Social Networking Risks

Growing up with Media: Characteristics of youth engaging in externalizing behaviors

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Are blogs putting youth at risk for online sexual solicitation or harassment?

Mitchell, K., Wolak, J., & Finkelhor, D. (2008). Are blogs putting youth at risk for online sexual solicitation or harassment?. Child Abuse & Neglect, 32(2), 277-294.
Abstract: In light of public concern about the dangers to young people from maintaining online journals or “blogs,” this exploratory paper examines whether bloggers are at increased risk for online [...]

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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 [...]

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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, [...]

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