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Reasons, assessments, and actions taken: A national study of consumer use of Internet health information

Ybarra M, Suman M. Reasons, assessments, and actions taken: A national study of consumer use of Internet health information. Oral presentation at the American Public Health Association Annual Conference; 14 Dec 2005; Philadelphia, PA. Data from the Surveying the Digital Future Year 4 study are discussed.

Internet use and health among children and adolescents in the United States

Ybarra M. Internet use and health among children and adolescents in the United States. Oral presentation at the Mbarara University, Department of Pediatrics, Grand Rounds; 2005; Mbarara, Uganda. 

Exposure to Internet pornography among children and adolescents: A national survey

Ybarra ML, Mitchell KJ. Exposure to Internet pornography among children and adolescents: A national survey. Cyberpsychol Behav. 2005;8(5):473-486. Abstract: Estimates suggest that up to 90% or more youth between 12 and 18 years have access to the Internet. Concern has been raised that this increased accessibility may lead to a rise in pornography seeking among Read More »

The Internet, pornography, and youth

Ybarra M, Mitchell K. The Internet, pornography, and youth. Oral presentation at the American Academy of Pediatrics Annual Conference; 9 Oct 2005; Washington, DC. Data from the Youth Internet Safety Surveys collected in 1999/2000 (YISS) and 2005 (YISS-2) are discussed.

Internet-based mental health interventions

Ybarra ML, Eaton WW. Internet-based mental health interventions. Ment Health Serv Res. 2005;7(2): 75-87. Abstract: Following recent reviews of community- and practice-based mental health interventions, an assessment of Internet-based interventions is provided. Although relatively new, many Internet mental health interventions have reported early results that are promising. Both therapist-led as well as self-directed online therapies Read More »

Depressive symptomatology, youth Internet use, and online interactions: A national survey

Ybarra ML, Alexander C, Mitchell KJ. Depressive symptomatology, youth Internet use, and online interactions: A national survey. J Adolesc Health. 2005;36(1):9-18. Abstract: PURPOSE: To investigate the online communications and self-disclosure practices of youth reporting depressive symptomatology. METHOD: The Youth Internet Safety Survey was a nationally representative telephone survey of 1501 Internet-using youth between the ages Read More »

Clinical and psychosocial characteristics of youth with abuse histories served in community mental health programs

Ybarra M. Clinical and psychosocial characteristics of youth with abuse histories served in community mental health programs. Oral presentation at the San Francisco General Hospital Department of Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Services, Grand Rounds; 7 Dec 2004; San Francisco, CA. Data collected as part of the national evaluation of the Comprehensive Community Mental Health Services Read More »

Online aggressor/targets, aggressors, and targets: a comparison of associated youth characteristics

Ybarra ML, Mitchell KJ. Online aggressor/targets, aggressors, and targets: a comparison of associated youth characteristics. J Child Psychol Psychiatry. 2004;45(7):1308-16. Abstract: BACKGROUND: While most youth report positive experiences and activities online, little is known about experiences of Internet victimization and associated correlates of youth, specifically in regards to Internet harassment. METHODS: The Youth Internet Safety Read More »

Comparisons of Internet usage characteristics by youth self-reported depressive symptomatology

Ybarra M, Mitchell K, Alexander C. Comparisons of Internet usage characteristics by youth self-reported depressive symptomatology. Poster presentation at the American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference and Exhibition; 10 Oct 2004; San Francisco, CA. Data from the Youth Internet Safety Survey (YISS1) collected between 1999 and 2000 are discussed.

Youth engaging in online harassment: associations with caregiver-child relationships, Internet use, and personal characteristics

Ybarra ML, Mitchell KJ. Youth engaging in online harassment: associations with caregiver-child relationships, Internet use, and personal characteristics. J Adolesc. 2004;27(3):319-36. Abstract: To date, research focused on “traditional” (i.e. in-person) youth bullying behaviour has documented serious psychosocial challenges for those involved. How this literature translates to youth engaging in aggressive behaviours online has yet to Read More »

Linkages between depressive symptomatology and Internet harassment among young regular Internet users

Ybarra ML. Linkages between depressive symptomatology and Internet harassment among young regular Internet users. Cyberpsychol Behav. 2004;7(2):247-257. Abstract: Recent reports indicate 97% of youth are connected to the Internet. As more young people have access to online communication, it is integrally important to identify youth who may be more vulnerable to negative experiences. Based upon Read More »

Sex differences in youth-reported depressive symptomatology and unwanted Internet sexual solicitation

Ybarra ML, Leaf PJ, & Diener-West M. Sex differences in youth-reported depressive symptomatology and unwanted Internet sexual solicitation. J Med Internet Res. 2003;6(1): e5. Abstract: BACKGROUND: As the number of youths using the Internet regularly increase, so too does the number of youths potentially vulnerable to negative experiences online. Clinicians, policy makers, and parents need Read More »