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What sources do adolescents turn to for information about their health concerns?

Baheiraei A, Khoori E, Foroushani AR, Ahmadi F, Ybarra ML. What sources do adolescents turn to for information about their health concerns? Int J Adolesc Med Health. 2014;26(1):61-8. doi: 10.1515/ijamh-2012-0112 Abstract: BACKGROUND: Adolescents are developmentally normatively interested in information about sexuality and other health-related issues. In the absence of available health programming, identifying the sources Read More »

Technology and public health interventions

Ybarra ML. Technology and public health interventions. Oral presentation at the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania Conference; 13 Apr 2012; Philadelphia, PA.

The CESD-R is available on the web

Eaton WW, Ybarra M, Schwab J. The CESD-R is available on the web. Psychiatry Res. 2012;196(1):161. doi: 10.1016/j.psychres.2011.08.018   PubMed ID: 22349650 View full article for free (will open new page on publisher’s website)

Defining and measuring cyberbullying within the larger context of bullying victimization

  • Teen Health and Technology

Ybarra ML, boyd d, Korchmaros J, Oppenheim JK. Defining and measuring cyberbullying within the larger context of bullying victimization.  J Adolesc Health. 2012;51(1):53-58. doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2011.12.031 Abstract PURPOSE:  To inform the scientific debate about bullying, including cyberbullying, measurement. METHODS: Two split-form surveys were conducted online among 6-17-year-olds (n = 1,200 each) to inform recommendations for cyberbullying measurement. RESULTS: Measures Read More »

Preliminary findings from SMS USA, a text messaging-based smoking cessation program for young adults in the US

Ybarra M, Holtrop J, Rahbar M, Prescott T, Strong D, Graham A. Preliminary findings from SMS USA, a text messaging-based smoking cessation program for young adults in the US. Oral presentation at the 15th World Conference on Tobacco or Health; 21 Mar 2012; Singapore. Data from the SMS USA study collected in 2011 are discussed.

Results of a pilot randomized controlled trial of SMS Turkey, a text messaging-based smoking cessation program

Ybarra M , Bagcı Bosi T, Prescott T, Korchmaros K, Holtrop JS, Emri S. Results of a pilot randomized controlled trial of SMS Turkey, a text messaging-based smoking cessation program. Oral presentation at the 15th World Conference on Tobacco or Health; 21 Mar 2012; Singapore. Data from the SMS Turkey study collected in 2011 are Read More »

Comparisons of bully and unwanted sexual experiences online and offline among a national sample of youth

  • Growing Up With Media

Ybarra ML, Mitchell KJ, Espelage DL. Comparisons of bully and unwanted sexual experiences online and offline among a national sample of youth. In:  Özdemir Ö, ed.  Complementary Pediatrics. InTech; 2012: 204-216. doi: 10.5772/33532 View full book chapter for free (will open new page on publisher’s website)

Online threats to positive youth development: Online behaviors related to sexual risk offline

Korchmaros J, Ybarra M, Mitchell K. Online threats to positive youth development: Online behaviors related to sexual risk offline. Oral presentation at the SRA Biennial Meeting; 8 Mar 2012; Vancouver, BC. Data from the Teen Health and Technology study collected between 2010 and 2011 are discussed.

Technology-mediated benefits and risks for LGBT youth versus non-LGBT youth

  • Teen Health and Technology
  • LGBT+ / SGM

Mitchell K, Ybarra M, Korchmaros J. Technology-mediated benefits and risks for LGBT youth versus non-LGBT youth. Oral presentation at the SRA Biennial Meeting; 8 Mar 2012; Vancouver, BC. Data from the Teen Health and Technology study collected between 2010 and 2011 are discussed. 

Online and offline bullying and social support: Predictors of mental well-being for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth

Greytak E, Kosciw J, Palmer N. Online and offline bullying and social support: Predictors of mental well-being for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth. Oral presentation at the SRA Biennial Meeting; 8 Mar 2012; Vancouver, BC. Data from the Teen Health and Technology study collected between 2010 and 2011 are discussed.

The Internet as a tool for positive youth development: Study method overview

Ybarra M. The Internet as a tool for positive youth development: Study method overview. Oral presentation at the SRA Biennial Meeting; 8 Mar 2012; Vancouver, BC. Data from the Teen Health and Technology study collected between 2010 and 2011 are discussed.

Prevalence rates of sexual coercion victimization and perpetration among Uganda adolescents

  • Cybersenga

Ybarra ML, Bull S, Kiwanuka J, Bangsberg DR, Korchmaros J. Prevalence rates of sexual coercion victimization and perpetration among Uganda adolescents. AIDS Care. 2012;24(11):1392-1400. doi: 10.1080/09540121.2011.648604 Abstract: Coercion is consistently reported as a risk factor for HIV in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Because of the gendered nature of previous research, however, little is known about male Read More »