Abstract Cyberbullying is a pernicious form of social aggression, linked with anxiety, depression, and, in extreme cases, suicide among young people. Research indicates that this behavior peaks in middle school. Numerous studies have focused upon children in order to explore the causes of this behavior in order to determine effective interventions against it. Parental attitudes and styles of parenting have also been explored, largely through quantitative research. Less research has been...

Introduction [excerpt] The use of program-length commercials and host-selling commercials creates a great opportunity to influence children and create a mass culture of consumerism. The study of such commercials is paramount to the field of Communication because such sales techniques utilize the media for a purpose other than serving the public good. It is important to note whether or not the audience perceives commercial content in certain television shows because the potential does exist for individuals to be...