Teens and Social Media

Special issue on bystanders in online aggression published

Dear researchers, colleagues, and readers interested in internet-related research, Bystanders witnessing online aggression can make a difference - if they choose to intervene. Read the special issue devoted to these important actors in online world published at the end of 2018. The issue was edited by Hana Machackova (Masaryk University, Brno, Czechia), Jan Pfetsch (Technische Universität, Berlin, Germany), and Georges Steffgen (University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg). The issue contains 6 articles: a systematic review focused on the personal and contextual factors which may facilitate or inhibit the bystanders’ actions; empirical elaboration on the participant roles of cyberbullying; studies grasping the specificity of online aggression and its impact on bystanders’ responses; investigation of negativity and aggression in celebrity-news articles and following readers’ discussions; and a study providing evidence about negative consequences of bystanders’ experiences. We believe the issue presents a unique collection of new  insights in this timely research field. Enjoy the reading! Cyberpsychology: Journal of Psychosocial Research on Cyberspace https://cyberpsychology.eu IF (2017): 1.400 SJR (2017): 0.774 ISSN: 1802-7962   The issue content: Editorial: Special issue on bystanders of online aggression Hana Machackova, Jan Pfetsch and Georges Steffgen Article 1 A systematic literature review of factors that moderate bystanders’ actions in cyberbullying Fernando Domínguez-Hernández, Lars Bonell and Alejandro Martínez-González   Article 2 Who is involved in cyberbullying? Latent class analysis of cyberbullying roles and their associations with aggression, self-esteem, and empathy Anja Schultze-Krumbholz, Markus Hess, Jan Pfetsch and Herbert Scheithauer   Article 3: Bystanders of bullying: Social-cognitive and affective reactions to school bullying and cyberbullying Rhea-Katharina Knauf, Heike Eschenbeck, and Michael Hock   Article 4: ”Do I really need to help?!” Perceived severity of cyberbullying, victim blaming, and bystanders’ willingness to help the victim Christina Koehler and Mathias Weber   Article 5: Joining the clash or refusing to bash? Bystanders reactions to online celebrity bashing Gaëlle Ouvrein, Charlotte J.S. De Backer and Heidi Vandebosch Article 6: The moderation of empathy in the longitudinal association between witnessing cyberbullying, depression, and anxiety Michelle F. Wright, Sebastian Wachs and Bridgette D. Harper

5 Ways to Block Porn on Your Kid's Devices | Common Sense Media

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https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/5-ways-to-block-porn-on-your-kids-devices

As "Fortnite" Blows Up, Parents Need to Up Their Game

A new survey confirms what most parents already know: Kids are going crazy for "Fortnite." Here are some practical tips to manage it. By Sierra Filucci 12/5/2018

https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/as-fortnite-blows-up-parents-need-to-up-their-game%20

School counselors: Overuse of word 'bullying' problematic

Source: https://www.woodtv.com/news/kent-county/school-counselors-overuse-of-word-bullying-problematic/1569729905

Sexual harassment goes high tech with iPhone's AirDrop

Without the proper settings, iPhone users can receive lewd and threatening messages from strangers, which can be triggering for survivors of sexual assault.

By Avichai Scher

Abigail Mentzer was riding the New York City subway to a doctor’s appointment when she says an AirDrop request popped up on her iPhone. A preview image of the file showed a CD with the handwritten message, “Songs I’ll choke you out to while wrecking your uterus.”

Feeling disgusted and threatened, she looked around the train car, wondering who had sent it. Then, three more messages came through, including images of a woman’s bare behind and more offensive language.

Read more: https://www.nbcnews.com/health/sexual-health/sexual-harassment-goes-high-tech-iphone-s-airdrop-n932326?cid=eml_nbn_20181125

The Skinny on Screen Time: Common Sense Over Research (at least for now)

There has long been a fervent debate about the potential impacts of screen time on youth. When our son was born in 2010, the American Academy of Pediatricians recommended no screen time for children under the age of two. The guidelines have softened a bit in recent years, but the group still generally promotes less rather than more time in front of screens for toddlers and young children.

Read more: https://cyberbullying.org/the-skinny-on-screen-time