Cyberbullying [electronic resource] : Approaches, Consequences and Interventions /
Betts, Lucy R.author.
Drawing on research evidence and media coverage, this book explores a number of key debates surrounding cyberbullying. The increasing digitization of society affords many benefits; however, some of these benefits are offset by more adverse consequences. Cyberbullying represents one of the adverse consequences of technology use, which has become a topic of increasing societal concern. Betts adopts a critical stance to exploring issues around the definition of cyberbullying, the unique nature of cyberbullying compared to other forms of bullying, the variation in the reported prevalence rates of cyberbullying, the consequences of involvement in cyberbullying, and the steps that can be taken to tackle cyberbullying. .
Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.
Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. Definitions of Cyberbullying -- Chapter 3. The Unique Nature of Cyberbullying -- Chapter 4. Prevalence -- Chapter 5. The Consequences of Cyberbulling -- Chapter 6. What Can be Done about Cyberbullying -- Chapter 7. Conclusions.
Drawing on research evidence and media coverage, this book explores a number of key debates surrounding cyberbullying. The increasing digitization of society affords many benefits; however, some of these benefits are offset by more adverse consequences. Cyberbullying represents one of the adverse consequences of technology use, which has become a topic of increasing societal concern. Betts adopts a critical stance to exploring issues around the definition of cyberbullying, the unique nature of cyberbullying compared to other forms of bullying, the variation in the reported prevalence rates of cyberbullying, the consequences of involvement in cyberbullying, and the steps that can be taken to tackle cyberbullying. .
Developmental psychology.
Communication.
Psychology, clinical.
Developmental Psychology.
Media Studies.
Clinical Psychology.
Childhood, Adolescence and Society.
Child and School Psychology.
Sociology of Family, Youth and Aging.