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NEW YORK, NY – August 10, 2010 – New omnibus[1] research from the Partnership for a Drug-Free America shows that more than one-third of parents are concerned that TV (38 percent), computers (37 percent) and video games (33 percent) make it harder for them to communicate with their media-engrossed teens about risky behaviors, like drug [...]
Conference Set for Seattle, WA November 15-17, 2010
The International Bullying Prevention Association (IBPA) has announced its lineup of keynote speakers for its 7th Annual Conference in Seattle this November. The speakers are:
Jacqueline F. Beauchere, J.D.: Director, Communications & Marketing – Trustworthy Computing for Microsoft Corp., which is responsible for strategic communications to worldwide consumer and [...]
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More than half of young women are bullied at school because of how they look, according to a report published today.
Some youngsters miss months of education to avoid their tormentors, according to the survey.
Researchers spoke to girls in England and Wales, between the ages of 15 and 22. They found 56 per cent were abused [...]
The anonymous Web-based study surveyed 1,454 kids between the ages of 12 and 17. Of those, 41 percent reported between one and three cyberbullying incidents during the year; 13 percent reported four to six incidents; and 19 percent reported seven or more. In other words, no longer are victims of bullying relegated to the geeks [...]
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Genetics research into the emotional responses of bullying shows that many bullied victims that later experience more emotional problems have genetic similarities. The Nature vs Nurture discussions are sure to focus on this new research involving twin studies and the effects of bullying. This genetics research should prove important to readers interested in education, genetics, [...]
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My article called the “Secret Life of Teens” was published in the August issue of Northern Virginia Magazine. I investigated this story for almost one year, interviewing experts on teens and a dozen teens personally. All the teen’s identities were protected providing me candid answers to tough questions–questions about the impact of drugs, alcohol, stress, [...]
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Two researchers at Duke University have published a draft study that raises questions about the academic value of giving students home computers and broadband internet access. Their study has led to a flurry of media coverage, with some reports trumpeting the study’s findings as evidence that efforts to close the digital divide are counterproductive. But [...]
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Children and teens want to be normal, and when they struggle with psychiatric issues, they tend to have difficulty “fitting in.” Differences make these kids vulnerable to bullying experiences and attendant emotional turmoil. And those who experience cyberbullying may be at even higher risk for mental health problems. A study forthcoming in the Archives of [...]
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School-aged children often are victims of bullying. While victimization is common its consequences are often extremely serious.
In fact, the recent suicide death of a Massachusetts teen prompted state lawmakers to pass one of the most far-reaching anti-bullying laws within the U.S.
Time will tell if such legislative actions will lessen physical or emotional distress among school [...]
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