NCJ Number
231467
Journal
Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment &Trauma Volume: 19 Issue: 4 Dated: June 2010 Pages: 372-392
Date Published
June 2010
Length
21 pages
Annotation
This study examined adolescent students' beliefs and associated behaviors in regards to cyberbullying.
Abstract
This study explores high school students' beliefs and behaviors associated with cyberbullying. Specifically, it examines this new phenomenon from the following four perspectives: (a) What happens after students are cyberbullied? (b) What do students do when witnessing cyberbullying? (c) Why do victims not report the incidents? and (d) What are students' opinions about cyberbullying? Data were collected from 269 Grade 7 through 12 students in 5 Canadian schools. Several themes have emerged from the analysis, which uncovers some important patterns. One finding is that over 40 percent would do nothing if they were cyberbullied, and only about 1 in 10 would inform adults. Students feel reluctant to report cyberbullying incidents to adults in schools for various reasons, which are discussed in depth. Tables, references, and appendix (Published Abstract)