Citation

Ybarra ML, Mitchell KJ, Korchmaros JD. Pediatrics 2011; 128(6): e1376-86.

Affiliation

Internet Solutions for Kids, Inc, San Clemente, California.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2011, American Academy of Pediatrics)

DOI

10.1542/peds.2011-0118

PMID

22106074

Abstract

Objective:To examine rates of technology-based violent experiences (eg, bullying, harassment, unwanted sexual experiences [USEs] perpetration, and victimization) and exposures (eg, hate sites) from 2006 to 2008 among US children.Patients and Methods:One thousand five-hundred eighty-eight youth aged 10 to 15 years were surveyed nationally online in 2006, 2007 (76% follow-up rate), and 2008 (73% follow-up rate).Conclusions:Ongoing surveillance of text-messaging-based experiences is needed to understand trends as population usage rates begin to stabilize. General technology use is a predictive factor for almost all technology-based violent experiences and exposures. Age is also influential in explaining involvement in Internet-based experiences and exposures. Prevention programs should focus on reducing risk as youth age into later adolescence and to help heavy technology users manage their risk for violence involvement.

Language: en