by Cyberbully Advocate | Apr 7, 2026 | journal article, Journal Articles, Publications, research, sexting, sextortion
Background: Sextortion – the threatened dissemination of explicit, intimate, or embarrassingimages of a sexual nature without consent for the purpose of acquiring money, more images, orsomething else – has emerged as a critical public safety and public health concern...
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 | Mar 7, 2026 | journal article, Journal Articles, Publications, research, sexting, sextortion
Purpose: Sexting, the sending or receiving of sexually explicit or sexually suggestive images or video, isa potentially risky behavior in which many youth participate. The purpose of this study was to examinethe extent of sexting, as well as related harms including...
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 | Dec 7, 2022 | digital self-harm, journal article, Journal Articles, Publications, research, suicide
Background Research on digital self-harm – the anonymous online posting, sending, or otherwise sharing of hurtful content about oneself – is still in its infancy. Yet unexplored is whether digital self-harm is related to suicidal ideation or suicide attempts.Methods...
by Cyberbully Advocate | Dec 7, 2022 | bullying, cyberbullying, empathy, journal article, Journal Articles, parenting, Publications, research
Bias-based cyberbullying involves repeated hurtful actions online that devalue or harass one’s peers specific to an identity-based characteristic. Cyberbullying in general has received increased scholarly scrutiny over the last decade, but the subtype of bias-based...
