Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

2024

Publication Title

The IEEE World Forum on Public Safety Technology (WF-PST), Washington DC, USA

Pages

1-6

Publisher Name

IEEE

Abstract

Due to the increased prevalence of cyberbullying and the detrimental impact it can have on adolescents, there is a critical need for tools to help combat cyberbullying. This paper introduces the ActionPoint app, a mobile application based on empirical work highlighting the importance of strong parent-teen relationships for reducing cyberbullying risk. The app is designed to help families improve their communication skills, set healthy boundaries for social media use, identify instances of cyberbullying and cyberbullying risk, and, ultimately, decrease the negative outcomes associated with cyberbullying. The app guides parents and teens through a series of interactive modules that engage them in evidence-based activities that promote better understanding of cyberbullying risks and healthy online behaviors. In this paper, we describe the app design, the psychology research supporting the design of each module, the architecture and implementation details, and crucial paths to extend the app.

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Author Posting © 2024 IEEE. Personal use of this material is permitted. Permission from IEEE must be obtained for all other uses, in any current or future media, including reprinting/republishing this material for advertising or promotional purposes, creating new collective works, for resale or redistribution to servers or lists, or reuse of any copyrighted component of this work in other works. This paper was presented at The IEEE World Forum on Public Safety Technology, in Washington DC, USA during May 14-15 2024.

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