Publications
Help seeking behavior and the Internet: A national survey
Ybarra, M., & Suman, M. (2006). Help seeking behavior and the Internet: A national survey. International Journal of Medical Informatics, 75(1), 29-41.
Abstract: Health-related websites have the potential to powerfully influence the attitudes and behavior of consumers. Access to reliable disease information online has been linked to reduced anxiety, increased feelings of self-efficacy, and decreases in [...]
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, [...]
Health information seeking among Mbararan adolescents: Results from the Uganda Media and You Survey
Ybarra, M., Emenyonu, N., Nansera, D., Kiwanuka, J., Bangsberg, D.R. (2007). Health information seeking among Mbararan adolescents: Results from the Uganda Media and You Survey. Health Education Research.
Abstract: To maximize scarce intervention dollars, pediatricians and other adolescent health professionals must position health promotion efforts in mediums that most effectively reach youth. This may be especially [...]
Reasons, assessments and actions taken: sex and age differences in uses of Internet health information
Ybarra M, & Suman M. (2008). Reasons, assessments and actions taken: sex and age differences in uses of Internet health information. Health Education Research, 23(3), 512-521.
Abstract: The Internet is transforming the way in which consumers approach their health care needs. Sex and age are influential aspects of one’s health as well as disease risk and [...]
Linkages between internet and other media violence with seriously violent behavior by youth
Ybarra, M., Diener-West, M., Markow, D., Leaf, P., Hamburger, M., & Boxer, P. (2008). Linkages between internet and other media violence with seriously violent behavior by youth. Pediatrics, 122(5), 929-937.
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The goal was to examine the association between violence in the media and the expression of seriously violent behavior among older children and teenagers [...]
Female offenders referred for community-based mental health service as compared to other service-referred youth: correlates of conviction
Walrath, C., Ybarra, M., Wayne Holden, E., Manteuffel, B., Santiago, R., Leaf, P. (2003). Female offenders referred for community-based mental health service as compared to other service-referred youth: correlates of conviction. Journal of Adolescence, 26(1), 45-61.
Abstract: Data from a large federally supported national evaluation of system-of-care community mental health services were analysed to identify correlates [...]
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 in [...]
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 [...]
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