Latest Cyber-bullying Stories
Research over the past few decades has shown that viewing physical violence in the media can increase aggression in adults and children. But a new study, co-authored by an Iowa State University psychology professor, has also found that onscreen relational aggression -- including social exclusion, gossip and emotional bullying -- may prime the brain for aggression. Douglas Gentile, an associate professor of psychology at Iowa State, was one of four authors of the study "'Frenemies,...
Students who bully their classmates are more likely than others to use substances such as alcohol, cigarettes and marijuana, according to a new study by researchers at Ohio State University. “Our findings suggest that one deviant behavior may be related to another,” said Kisha Radliff, lead author of the study and assistant professor of school psychology at the Ohio State University. “For example, youth who bully others might be more likely to also try substance use. The reverse...
BOCA RATON, Fla., March 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bullying Academy(TM) (www.bullyingacademy.org), an online anti-bullying program, has retained TransMedia Group to publicize how effectively it's helping schoolchildren protect themselves from bullies. TransMedia (www.transmediagroup.com) said it will publicize how successful the Bullying Academy is in helping students and educators recognize and avoid the dangers of bullying and cyber bullying. "TransMedia will assist us in...
CyberMentors tackle online bullying at high school and college levels DETROIT, Feb. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Internet doesn't come with instructions on its proper use, which is one of the reasons many teens and adults have difficulty determining what is or isn't appropriate online behavior. As a result, cyberbullying is on the rise. Researchers report that up to 40% of school-age children have experienced online harassment. To combat this trend, the...
SAN BRUNO, Calif., Feb. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumer study findings were released today from research commissioned by SocialShield (www.socialshield.com), the leading online monitoring service for kids' social networking activities. The research studies, conducted by comScore and NDP, revealed that less than 8% of parents are aware of cyberbullying incidents involving their own child, despite the fact that other data - including the well-known 2011 Pew Research study - shows...
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month Teen victims of dating violence are overwhelmingly more likely to have been victims of other forms of violence, such as sexual violence and child abuse, according to new research from the University of New Hampshire Crimes Against Children Research Center. Researchers were surprised to discover that every teen victim of dating violence surveyed as part of a national sample of 1,680 youth ages 12 to 17 reported that this wasn't the first...
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- (Toy Fair) -- Kidsocial is the new social entertainment network just for kids that's jam-packed with stuff to do in an environment parents can feel good about. Kids can connect with their real world friends to play games, chat, listen to the latest music, share photos, and much more. Anyone under 13 is always connected to and monitored by a parent, so when you want to connect to a real world friend with a special Friendship...
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- With one in five high school students saying they've been bullied, this societal ill is reaching epidemic proportions. To address this crisis, Weekly Reader's Current Health magazines have assembled special issues - one for grades 4-7, the other for grades 7-12 -- highlighting practical solutions for parents, teachers, and children. Current Health is offering free online versions of the "Facing the Bully" issues at...
ARMONK, N.Y., Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced that in conjunction with Safer Internet Day, (<s>#</s>SID2012) it will release free Internet safety training tools for students and have thousands of volunteers working to help raise awareness and educate students and businesses on Internet safety and digital responsibility. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090416/IBMLOGO ) IBM is unveiling three free volunteer kits to...
SAN BRUNO, Calif., Feb. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Do you know what the acronyms "D46" or "182" mean? If your answer is no, you're not alone. SocialShield (www.socialshield.com), the leading social network monitoring service for parents, today released its list of the Top Terms Parents Need to Know. These little-known codes are part of a new lexicon being formed by children--and those who might prey on children--to communicate with each other in ways that most...
