The psychology of cyberbullying / edited by Michelle Wright [and seven others].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Wright, Michelle, 1975- editor.

Series:

Bullying and victimization.

Bullying and victimization

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cyberbullying.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (304 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : Nova Science Publishers, Inc., [2024]

Summary:

""Psychology of Cyberbullying" addresses the pressing issue of cyberbullying in today's digitally connected world. It offers a comprehensive understanding of cyberbullying and its profound impact on individuals, communities, and society. Cyberbullying, characterized as a dark aspect of the digital revolution, involves using technology to harass and harm others. The book delves into the lives of those affected by cyberbullying, particularly focusing on its toll on mental health. Beyond merely highlighting the problem, it empowers readers by equipping them with knowledge and tools to combat cyberbullying effectively. Exploring the psychological motivations of bullies, the dynamics of cyberbullying, and the role of bystanders, the book aims to promote empathy, resilience, and digital responsibility. Acknowledging the ever-changing nature of technology, the book advocates for staying informed and vigilant, adapting responses to this evolving threat through ongoing research. Encouraging open dialogues, it emphasizes the collective power of individuals in creating a safer digital world by uniting against cyberbullying"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Intro

Contents

Preface

Chapter 1

What Is Cyberbullying?

Abstract

Introduction to Cyberbullying

Definition and Characteristics of Cyberbullying

Prevalence Rates of Cyberbullying

Cross-Cultural Differences in Cybrerbullying Involvement

Risk Factors Associated with Cyberbullying

Contextual Risk Factors for Cyberbullying

Parents

Schools

Psychosocial Adjustment Problems &amp

Academic Difficulties

Intervention Recommendations

Future Research Directions

Conclusion

References

Chapter 2

Reactive and Proactive Aggression in Schoolchildren: The Differences Between Face-to-Face and Online Contexts

Introduction

Bullying

Two-Factor Model of Aggression - Proactive Aggression and Reactive Aggression

Cyberbullying

Are Aggressive Behaviors Similar in Face-to-Face Bullying and Cyberbullying?

The Relationship Between Proactive Aggression, Reactive Aggression, and Cyberbullying

Differences Between Face-to-Face Bullying and Cyberbullying in the Role of Individuals with Aggression and Victims

Interventions to Reduce Face-to-Face Bullying and Cyberbullying

Chapter 3

Risks and Protective Factors in LGBTIQ+ Cybervictimization

Face-to-Face and Cyberbullying Victimization among LGBTIQ+ Youth

Online and Offline Risk Factors for Face-to-Face and Cyberbullying Victimization among LGBTIQ+

Gender

Peer Groups

School Climate

Teachers

Lack of Institutional Support

Gender Role Ideology

Heteronormativity and Coming Out

Online and Offline Protective Factors for Face-to-Face and Cyberbullying Victimization among LGBTIQ+

Family and Peer Support

School Safety

Future Directions

Chapter 4

Psychopathic Traits Predicting Cyberbullying

Abstract.

Introduction

Impulsivity

Narcissism

CU Traits

Accounting for the Covariance Between Psychopathic Traits

Interactions Between Psychopathic Traits

Additional Individual Factors

Chapter 5

Fun-Seeking Tendencies and Moral Disengagement in Cyberbullying: Comparing Emerging Adults from Germany and Hong Kong

Moral Disengagement vs. Fun-Seeking Tendencies in Cyberbullying

The Importance of Differentiating Cyberbullying Strategies

Cultural Differences in Cyberbullying?

Present Study

Method

Participants and Procedure

Measures

Cyberbullying Perpetration

Fun-Seeking Tendencies in Cyberaggression (FSCA)

Moral Disengagement

Data Processing and Analytic Strategy

Results

Cultural Mean Differences

Predictive Effects of FSCA and Moral Disengagement on Cyberbullying Perpetration across Cultural Groups (Hypothesis 1)

Comparing the Effects of FSCA and Moral Disengagement on Cyberbullying Perpetration (Hypothesis 2)

Relations of FSCA with Specific Cyberbullying Strategies (Hypothesis 3)

Post-Hoc Analyses

Discussion

Limitations and Future Directions

Conflicts of Interest

Chapter 6

Cyberbullying among Adolescents in Tanzania: Prevalence, Risks, and Protective Factors

Overview of Adolescents and Access to Technology

Tanzanian Adolescents and Access to Digital Technology

Prevalence of Cyberbullying among Tanzanian Adolescents

Cyberbullying Risks and Protective Factors among Tanzanian Adolescents

Late Access to Technology

Hiding Devices from Adults

Digital Divide

Time Spent Online

Stranger Danger

Online Privacy Concerns

Online Parenting

Chapter 7.

The Effect of Cybervictimisation on Cyberaggression: Gender Differences and the Interplay of Emotion Regulation Strategies

Methods

Data Analyses

Descriptive Results

Regression Analyses Separately by Sex: Results for Males

Regression Analyses Separately by Sex: Results for Females

Funding

Chapter 8

The Variables Related to Cyberbullying and Their Influence on University Dropouts

Analytical Framework

Cyberbullying: Concept and Prevalence

Cyberbullying Participants: The Roles of the Aggressors, Victims, and Observers

The Aggressors

The Victims

The Observer

Consequences of Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying Behaviors: Types and Channels

Cyberbullying and University Dropout

Prevention and Intervention

Participants

Instrument

Procedure

Data Analysis

Results and Discussion

Chapter 9

The Psychological Features of Adolescents in Different Roles in Cyberbullying

Chapter 10

Bystanders in Cyberbullying

Defining Cyberbullying Behaviors

Prevalence of Cyberbullying Behaviors

Models and Theories

General Learning Model

General Aggression Model

Social Identity Theory

The Bystander Effect

Measures of Bystander Behavior

Characteristics Associated with Bystanding Behaviors

Demographic Factors

Age

Psychological Factor

Aggression

Interpersonal Relationships

Contextual Factors

Summary

Outcomes

Perpetration and Victimization

Bystander Behavior

Future Directions for Research

Authors' Note

Chapter 11.

Cyberbullying in Children with Special Educational Needs with or without Disabilities (SEN/D): Literature Review and Prevention Strategies

Cyberbullying Conceptualization

Cyberbullying in Primary Education Students

Cyberbullying in SEN/D Students

Prevalence of Cyberbullying in SEN/D Students

Consequences

Strategies and Interventions to Prevent and Reduce Bullying and Cyberbullying

Future Research

Chapter 12

Cyberbullying among Gifted and Talented Students

Bullying and Cyberbullying among Gifted Students

Are Gifted Students More or Less Prone to Bullying?

Associated Risk Factors with Cyberbullying in Gifted Students

Mental Health Consequences of Cyberbullying for Gifted Students

Summary and Conclusion

Chapter 13

Social and Emotional Discriminant Factors among Cyberbullying Perpetrators and Cyber Controls in a North Indian Adolescent Sample

Hypotheses

Cyberbullying and Online Aggression Survey Instrument (COASI) by Hinduja and Patchin (2015)

Multidimensional Peer-Victimization Scale (MPVS) by Mynard and Joseph (2000)

Inventory of Parent and Peer Attachment-Revised (IPPA-R) by Gullone and Robinson (2005)

The Social Emotional Competence Questionnaire (SECQ) by Zhou and Ee (2012)

The Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) by Goodman (2005)

Procedures

Student's t-Test

Discriminant Analyses

Chapter 14

The Pervasive Challenge of Cyberbullying at Work: The Current Evidence

Defining Cyberbullying at Work

Consequences of Cyberbullying at Work.

Prevalence of Cyberbullying Victimization at Work Among Finnish Workers 2019-2022

Dealing with Cyberbullying at Work

Chapter 15

Cyberbullying and Sexting During the 2020 to 2022 Pandemic: New Definitions and Mental Health Issues

Risky Digital Behaviors: Cyberbullying and Sexting

Mental Health, Cyberbullying, and Sexting

Pandemic Changes

Research Question

Limitations

Chapter 16

iForgive: The Exploration of Forgiveness in Cyberbullying

Foundational Concepts of Forgiveness and Its Digital Transformation

The Influence of Forgiveness on Children Raised in the Digital Generation

Recommended Practices for Forgiveness

Chapter 17

The Role of Psychology in the Prevention and Intervention of Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying as Seen by Its Protagonists: The Cyberbully's, Cybervictim's, and Cyber Aggressor-Victim's Perceptual Models

Characteristics of Cyberbullies

Characteristics of Cybervictims

Characteristics of the Aggressor-Victims

Psychological Intervention in Cases of Cyberbullying

Prevention in Parents and Teachers

Prevention in Adolescents: Aggressors, Victims, and Aggressor-Victims

Chapter 18

Bystander Intervention in Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying among Children and Adolescents

Bystander Behavior in Cyberbullying

Types of Bystander Actions

Theoretical Frameworks

Five-Step Bystander Intervention Model

Step One: Notice the Event

Step Two: Interpret the Event as an Emergency that Requires Help

Step Three: Accept Responsibility for the Situation

Step Four: Know how to Intervene or Provide Help.

Step Five: Implement Intervention Decisions.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

Other Format:

Print version: Wright, Michelle The Psychology of Cyberbullying

ISBN:

979-88-911-3293-1