Cyberbullying in adolescence

Kimberley R. Allison, Aileen Luo, Kay Bussey

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    Abstract

    The entry defines cyberbullying and discusses problems with the extant definition. Although cyberbullying shares many similarities with traditional (offline) bullying, there are also considerable differences between the two forms of bullying. These similarities and differences are examined. This is followed by a brief description of the main theories that have been used to guide cyberbullying research. Adolescents are involved in cyberbullying episodes as perpetrators, victims, and witnesses, each type of which is explored. Finally, future research directions are outlined.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationThe encyclopedia of child and adolescent development
    EditorsStephen Hupp, Jeremy D. Jewell
    Place of PublicationHoboken, New Jersey
    PublisherJohn Wiley & Sons
    Pages1-9
    Number of pages9
    Volume7
    ISBN (Electronic)9781119171492
    ISBN (Print)9781119161899
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Mar 2020

    Publication series

    NamePeer Relationships
    PublisherWiley

    Keywords

    • cyber victims
    • cyber witnesses
    • cyberbullying

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