Current research knowledge about adolescent victimization via the internet.

Authors

Janis Wolak, University of New Hampshire - Main Campus
Michele L. Ybarra, Center for Innovative Public Health Research
Kimberly J. Mitchell, University of New Hampshire - Main CampusFollow
David Finkelhor, University of New Hampshire - Main CampusFollow

Abstract

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 wanted exposure to online pornography. Internet-initiated sex crimes have received considerable publicity, but the media stories have contributed to stereotypes that do not accurately portray adolescent Internet experience. Adults' concerns are valid but need to be supported with information that illuminates the real safety issues and targets the specific population of youth impacted.

Department

Sociology

Publication Date

2007

Journal Title

Adolescent Medicine: State of the Art Reviews

Publisher

American Academy of Pediatrics

Document Type

Article

Recommended Citation

Wolak, J., Ybarra, M.L., Mitchell, K., Finkelhor, D. Current research knowledge about adolescent victimization via the internet. (2007) Adolescent Medicine: State of the Art Reviews, 18 (2), pp. 325-341.

Rights

Copyright © 2007 American Academy of Pediatrics. All rights reserved.