Identifying Risk Factors and Enhancing Protective Factors to Prevent Adolescent Victimization on the Internet

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Author(s): Megan E. Call (University of Utah, USA)and Jason J. Burrow-Sanchez (University of Utah, USA)
Copyright: 2010
Pages: 15
Source title: Adolescent Online Social Communication and Behavior: Relationship Formation on the Internet
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Robert Z. Zheng (University of Utah, USA), Jason Burrow-Sanchez (University of Utah, USA)and Clifford J. Drew (University of Utah, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-60566-926-7.ch010

Keywords: Cyber Behavior / Information Science Reference / Social Computing / Social Sciences & Humanities

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The Internet is widely used among adolescents. Although the Internet is a beneficial tool for youth, some children and adolescents are at risk for being victimized online. Media reports portraying online predators and their victims have received increasing publicity. However, some information in these stories can be inaccurate or misleading. Therefore, it is important that mental health professionals and parents receive accurate information about online victimization in order to protect youth from harm. The purpose of this chapter is to provide research-based information on adolescent Internet use and the risk factors associated with online victimization. Further, recommendations for increasing protective factors are provided as a means to keep youth safe while using the Internet.

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