Major
Computer Science
Anticipated Graduation Year
2026
Access Type
Open Access
Abstract
Cyberbullying is the use of online communication to threaten, intimidate, or send hurtful messages to someone. The ActionPoint app is designed to assess the risk of cyberbullying and set healthy boundaries for social media use. Parents and teens complete ActionPoints, a series of interaction-based app modules where they engage in evidence-based activities that help them get a better understanding of cyberbullying risks and healthy online behaviors. For instance, a module in the app assesses the parent and child’s knowledge of cyberbullying independently, then it compares the two to highlight differences and spark discussion with the aim of reducing cyberbullying.
Faculty Mentors & Instructors
Dr. Yasin Silva, Department of Computer Science
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ActionPoint App: Implementing an App to to Combat Cyberbullying through the Strengthening of Parent-Teen Relationships
Cyberbullying is the use of online communication to threaten, intimidate, or send hurtful messages to someone. The ActionPoint app is designed to assess the risk of cyberbullying and set healthy boundaries for social media use. Parents and teens complete ActionPoints, a series of interaction-based app modules where they engage in evidence-based activities that help them get a better understanding of cyberbullying risks and healthy online behaviors. For instance, a module in the app assesses the parent and child’s knowledge of cyberbullying independently, then it compares the two to highlight differences and spark discussion with the aim of reducing cyberbullying.