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Internet use among Ugandan Adolescents: Implications for HIV intervention

Ybarra M, Kiwanuka J, Emenyonu N, Bangsberg D. Internet use among Ugandan adolescents: Implications for HIV intervention. PLoS Med. 2006;3(11):e433. doi:10.1371/journal.pmed.0030433 Abstract: BACKGROUND: The Internet is fast gaining recognition as a powerful, low-cost method to deliver health intervention and prevention programs to large numbers of young people across diverse geographic regions. The feasibility and accessibility of Internet-based Read More »

Psychosocial correlates of Internet harassment among youth: An update

Ybarra M, Mitchell K, Wolak J, Finkelhor D. Psychosocial correlates of Internet harassment among youth: An update. Poster presentation at the 134th Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association; 6 Nov 2006; Boston, MA. Data from the Youth Internet Safety Survey (YISS2) collected in 2005 are discussed. 

Examining characteristics and associated distress related to Internet harassment: findings from the Second Youth Internet Safety Survey

Ybarra ML, Mitchell KJ, Wolak J, Finkelhor D. Examining characteristics and associated distress related to Internet harassment: findings from the Second Youth Internet Safety Survey. Pediatrics. 2006;118(4);e1169-77. 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 of the incident. Read More »

Impact of maltreatment on children served in community mental health programs

Walrath CM, Ybarra ML, Sheehan AK, Holden EW, Burns BJ. Impact of maltreatment on children served in community mental health programs. J Emot Behav Disord. 2006;14(3):143-156. Abstract: Despite a decline in the incidence of child abuse over the last decade, victimization rates remain troubling.This study used a subset of data from the national evaluation of Read More »

Examining characteristics and associated distress related to Internet harassment: Findings from the Second Youth Internet Safety Survey

Ybarra M, Mitchell K. Examining characteristics and associated distress related to Internet harassment: Findings from the Second Youth Internet Safety Survey. Oral presentation at the 114th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association; 10-13 Aug 2006; New Orleans, LA. Data from the Youth Internet Safety Survey (YISS2) collected in 2005 are discussed.

Growing up with Media pilot study: Examining exposures to violence

  • Growing Up With Media

Ybarra M, Leaf PJ, Chilcoat H, Simon T, McCurdy MJ, Markow D, Martin S. Growing up with Media pilot study: Examining exposures to violence. Oral presentation at the 114th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association; 10-13 Aug 2006; New Orleans, LA. Data from the Growing up with Media study collected in 2006 are discussed.

Trends and characteristics of youth Internet victimization

Wolak J, Mitchell K, Finkelhor D, Ybarra M. Trends and characteristics of youth Internet victimization. Oral presentation at the International Family Violence and Child Victimization Research Conference; 9-11 Jul 2006; Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Data from the Youth Internet Safety Surveys collected between 1999 and 2000 (YISS1) and in 2005 (YISS2) are discussed.

Understanding the pre-referral factors associated with differential 6-month outcomes among children receiving system-of-care services

Walrath CM, Ybarra ML, Holden EW. Understanding the pre-referral factors associated with differential 6-month outcomes among children receiving system-of-care services. Psychol Serv. 2006;3(1):35-50. Abstract: The authors of this study used a subset of data from the national evaluation of the Comprehensive Community Mental Health Services for Children and Their Families Program to investigate the prereferral Read More »

Linkages between violent exposures in new media and violent behavior: Findings from the Growing up with Media national survey

Ybarra M, Leaf P. Linkages between violent exposures in new media and violent behavior: Findings from the Growing up with Media national survey. Oral presentation at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Reverse Site Visit; 2006;  Atlanta, GA. Data from the Growing up with Media study collected in 2006 are discussed.

Are youth doing risky things online?

Ybarra M. Are youth doing risky things online? Presented at the San Diego International Conference on Child and Family Maltreatment; 23-27 Jan 2006; San Diego, CA. Data from the Youth Internet Safety Surveys collected in 1999/2000 (YISS) and 2005 (YISS-2) are discussed.

Youth, Sex & the Internet: What practitioners need to know

Wolak J, Mitchell K, Finkelhor D, Ybarra M. Youth, Sex & the Internet: What practitioners need to know. Oral presentation at the 20th Annual San Diego International Conference on Child and Family Maltreatment; 23-27 Jan 2006; San Diego, CA. Data from the Youth Internet Safety Surveys collected between 1999 and 2000 (YISS1) and in 2005 Read More »

Help seeking behavior and the Internet: A national survey

Ybarra ML, Suman M. Help seeking behavior and the Internet: A national survey. Int J Med Inform. 2006;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 utilization of ambulatory Read More »