This article examines the topic of cyberstalking of juveniles to determine its prevalence and extent of threatened violence; it discusses the research study’s participant sample, methodology, and results.
Using the nationally representative Ipsos online KnowledgePanel, the sample included three hundred thirty-six 18- to 28-year-olds who retrospectively reported first cyberstalking incidents as juveniles (nine- to 17-year-olds) or adults. Half of the sample first experienced cyberstalking as juveniles and half first experienced it as adults. Juveniles were more likely to have more than two perpetrators in the same episode, to experience more violent threats, and to avoid people because of what happened. Few reported the incident to the police, with juveniles less likely to report it to the police. Cyberstalking of juveniles appears just as or more serious than cyberstalking of adults. (Published Abstract Provided)
Downloads
Similar Publications
- Beyond Adverse Childhood Experiences: What Should be Considered for Trauma-Focused Adolescent Mental Health Risk Assessments?
- Differential Associations Between Legal System Contact and Internalizing Symptoms Among Latino, Black, and White Youth
- Using automated vehicle locator data to classify discretionary police patrol across space