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Online behavior of youth who engage in self-harm provides clues for preventive intervention

Mitchell KJ, Ybarra ML. Online behavior of youth who engage in self-harm provides clues for preventive intervention. Prev Med. 2007;45(5):392-396. Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To explore the Internet use and interpersonal interactions of youth reporting deliberate self-harm as defined by any non-fatal act, regardless of intention. METHOD: The Second Youth Internet Safety Survey is a nationally representative Read More »

Current research knowledge about adolescent victimization via the Internet

Wolak J, Ybarra ML, Mitchell KJ, Finkelhor D. (2007). Current research knowledge about adolescent victimization via the Internet. Adolesc Med State Art Rev. 2007;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, and unwanted and Read More »

Prevalence and frequency of internet harassment instigation: Implications for adolescent health

Ybarra ML, Mitchell KJ. Prevalence and frequency of internet harassment instigation: Implications for adolescent health. J Adolesc Health. 2007;41(2):189-195. Abstract: PURPOSE: 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 between the Read More »

Health information seeking among Mbararan adolescents: results from the Uganda Media and You survey

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Ybarra ML, Emenyonu N, Nansera D, Kiwanuka J, Bangsberg DR. Health information seeking among Mbararan adolescents: results from the Uganda Media and You survey. Health Educ Res. 2008;23(2):249-258. doi: 10.1093/her/cym026 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 Read More »

Internet prevention messages: targeting the right online behaviors

Ybarra ML, Mitchell KJ, Finkelhor D, Wolak J. Internet prevention messages: targeting the right online behaviors. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2007;161(2):138-45. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Internet safety programs urge youth to avoid sharing personal information and talking with “strangers” online. OBJECTIVE: To examine whether sharing personal information and talking with strangers online or other behaviors are associated Read More »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »