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roger dean stadiuM science on tHe cutting edge
To address this growing issue, researchers from Florida
round-uP Atlantic University and the University of Wisconsin-Eau
Claire analyzed three independent national surveys (2016,
2019 and 2021) of teens in the United States ages 13 to
17, to assess the prevalence of digital self-harm. They
explored two measures of digital self-harm: if teens had
anonymously posted something mean about themselves
online in their lifetime and if they had anonymously
Digital Self-Harm Surges cyberbullied themselves online in their lifetime.
Results of the study, published in the Journal of School
MAY through SEPTEMBER Among U.S. Teens Violence, reveal that a meaningful proportion of U.S. youth
From 2016 To 2021 has been involved in digital self-harm. Between 2019 and
2021, approximately 9 to 12 percent of 13- to 17-year-
olds in the United States engaged in digital self-harm, a
By Gisele Galoustian more than 88 percent increase since 2016. This upward
trajectory, particularly among specific demographic
groups, highlights the need for targeted interventions
and support systems – especially given that research has
shown a strong association between digital self-harm and
traditional self-harm, as well as between digital self-harm
August 2024 and suicidality.
The current study included three demographic
variables: gender, race and sexual orientation, and
Back to School Night! also examined whether individuals who experienced
Get Ready for school with our backpack & cyberbullying were more likely to engage in digital
school supply giveaway! Presented by FPL + self-harm. Cyberbullying was defined as when someone
Kids Club! Inflatable fun & post-game run repeatedly harasses, mistreats or makes fun of another
the bases. Sat. August 3 @ 6:00 PM Researchers explored gender, race and sexual orientation, person (on purpose to hurt them) online or while using
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cyberbullying were more likely to engage in digital self-harm.
Among the study’s key findings:
A select # of fans will receive a bobble-head • In 2016, 6.3 percent of students anonymously posted
Present by Gorden & Partners Adolescents worldwide have embraced social media and mean content about themselves online, while 4.1 percent
Sat. August 10 @ 6:00pm online platforms for self-expression and to explore their anonymously cyberbullied themselves. Male students
Women Run the Diamond! identity. This freedom, however, can lead to risky behaviors, were more likely than females to anonymously cyberbully
Come on out and support the women in our especially with limited adult supervision. For example, digital themselves. Non-heterosexual students were significantly
community + Kids Club. self-harm is a recent, emerging trend where individuals more likely than heterosexual students to engage in both
forms of digital self-harm.
anonymously post or share hurtful content about themselves
Sat. Aug. 17 @ 6:00 online. This behavior can be mistaken for mistreatment by • In 2019, rates increased, with 9 percent anonymously
Baseball & Brews! + Fireworks!! others, yet the perpetrator and victim are the same person. posting mean content and 5.3 percent anonymously
Come watch baseball & take part in some First identified in 2010, digital self-harm has not received cyberbullying themselves. Non-heterosexual youth
beer tasting, then make sure to stick around the same amount of scholarly scrutiny as other forms of self- continued to exhibit higher rates of digital self-harm.
directed abuse and has not been widely addressed by adults
for postgame fireworks + Kids Club. working with youth. Digital Self-Harm Surges on page 20
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