Latest papers from Natalie N. Bazarova
Bystander intervention, or upstanding, is an effective antidote to cyberbullying, but entails many challenges (e.g. self-efficacy, not knowing what to do or how to upstand). Through two studies, this paper investigates collaborative upstanding, examining how a conversational partner (human or AI) can guide bystanders…
Technology provides youth (ages 10--17) with near-constant opportunities for learning, communication, and self-expression. It can also expose them to technology-facilitated abuse: harassment, coercion, fraud, and more. The ability of youth to navigate such abuse is crucial for their well-being and development. A recen…
Cyberbullying harms teenagers' mental health, and teaching them upstanding intervention is crucial. Wizard-of-Oz studies show chatbots can scale up personalized and interactive cyberbullying education, but implementing such chatbots is a challenging and delicate task. We created a no-code chatbot design tool for K-12…
The seamless integration of technology into the lives of youth has raised concerns about their digital safety. While prior work has explored youth experiences with physical, sexual, and emotional threats---such as bullying and trafficking---a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of the myriad threats that youth ex…
There is a concerning lack of clear and accurate information around accessing public benefits for asylum applicants in the United States (U.S.), which has been shown to negatively affect their healthcare engagement. Digital tools such as websites and mobile applications can be a potentially promising way to disseminat…
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