by Cyberbully Advocate | Apr 7, 2026 | Blog, cyberbullying, Featured, Parent Favorites, parenting, research
I’ve long been interested in the role of parents in preventing children from participating in problematic behaviors online. Parents should talk with their children about the responsible use of technology and allow access to apps and games at developmentally...
by Cyberbully Advocate | Mar 7, 2026 | cyberbullying, journal article, Journal Articles, parenting, Publications, research
As youth face various Internet-based risks while interacting online, parents need theoretically grounded, evidence-based insights on strategies to prevent their child(ren) from participating in inappropriate behaviors. An approach that can facilitate better...
by Cyberbully Advocate | Dec 7, 2025 | cyberbullying, hope, journal article, Journal Articles, Publications, research
Introduction: Research is clear that the cognitive-motivational internal asset of hope is significantly related to enhanced life satisfaction and psychological wellbeing. It has also shown promise in preventing participation in a variety of negative externalizing...
by Cyberbully Advocate | Aug 7, 2025 | Blog, cyberbullying, cyberbullying research, Featured, reporting cyberbullying
We recently collected another round of data from middle and high school students in across the United States. This sample includes about 3,500 English or Spanish speaking 13- to 17-year-olds. We used age, race, gender, and region quotas to match U.S. Census...
by Cyberbully Advocate | Jun 7, 2025 | Blog, cyberbullying, Featured, ptsd, research, trauma
A couple of years ago, I explored the concerning link between bullying and trauma, and summarized the existing research that showed how repeated harassment involving peers at school should be considered an Adverse Childhood Experience that has the potential for...
by Cyberbully Advocate | Mar 7, 2025 | cyberbullying, definition, Evergreen, Other Publications, research
“What is Cyberbullying?” is one of the most frequent questions we are asked because many know what it is when it happens, but have trouble wrapping succinct descriptive words around it. Formally, we define it as “willful and repeated harm inflicted through the use of...
