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Youth Internet victimization in a broader victimization context.
Kimberly J Mitchell1, David Finkelhor, Janis Wolak
1Crimes against Children Research Center, University of New Hampshire, 10 West Edge Drive, Durham, NH 03824, USA. Kimberly.Mitchell@unh.edu
Summary
Online victimization among adolescents is linked to offline victimization, trauma, and delinquency. Prevention efforts should address broader risks beyond just internet safety education.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Cybersecurity
- Criminology
Background:
- Adolescent online victimization is a growing concern.
- Understanding its links to offline experiences is crucial for effective intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of online victimization in adolescents.
- To explore associations between online and offline victimization, trauma symptoms, and delinquency.
Main Methods:
- Telephone interviews conducted with a nationally representative sample of 2,051 adolescents (ages 10-17).
- Data collected as part of the National Survey of Children's Exposure to Violence in 2008.
Main Results:
- 6% of youth reported past-year online victimization; 9% reported lifetime online victimization.
- 96% of past-year online victims also experienced offline victimization.
- Online victims showed higher rates of trauma symptomatology, delinquency, and life adversity, particularly linked to sexual and psychological abuse.
Conclusions:
- Interventions should encompass a wider range of behaviors and experiences, not solely focusing on internet safety.
- Online victimization risk may stem from broader victimization and adversity, not just internet naivety.
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