Citation

White WE, Carmody D. J. Interpers. Violence 2018; 33(14): 2291-2307.

Affiliation

Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/0886260515625501

PMID

26772664

Abstract

Facebook, Twitter, and other social networking sites have changed the way we interact online. Technological advances have also facilitated the emergence of cyberstalking and online harassment, a growing issue on college campuses. This study utilizes focus group data to examine college students' experiences with online harassment and cyberstalking. Students voiced concerns with online tracking, falsifying identities, and harassment. They also noted that incoming first-year students and those negotiating some of their first romantic relationships are especially vulnerable. In addition, students were asked to propose appropriate prevention, education, and intervention strategies at the college level. Surprisingly, many students recommended offline programs to battle this online problem.

Language: en