Chapter 13: Cyberbullying Prevention and Responses Flashcards
Define cyberbullicide.
Cyberbullicide is suicide that is directly or indirectly related to experiencing cyberbullying.
Define cyberbullying.
Cyberbullying is repeated behaviours performed by one or more people via digital media for the purpose of harming a less powerful individual.
Define networked communication.
Network communication is communication that takes place over networked technologies, such as the Internet and cell phones.
- May increase opportunities for creative expression, learning and civic participation, and identity experimentation.
Define social media.
The collection of websites, programs, and apps that allow users to create and share their own content, such as Facebook, Instagram, etc.
8 out of 10 teens own a social media account.
What was the purpose of Broll’s study on cyberbullying?
Examine the ways in which: - teachers and school administrators - police officers - parents prevent and respond to cyberbullying.
Who is most important in preventing cyberbullying?
Teachers and police officers are peripheral.
Parents are the most important stakeholder group.
When is cyberbullying most common?
Middle school.
However, across all grades and ages:
- 1/4 experience cyberbullying
- 1/5 admit to cyberbullying
What are some gender differences in cyberbullying?
Females tend to be cyberbullied because of their appearance and sexual experiences
Males are targeted for athletic ability and their perceived sexual orientation
What are mental health consequences for those who are cyberbullied?
Cyberbully victims (compared to in-person bullying victims) demonstrate:
- higher rates of social anxiety
- increased anger, sadness, fear
- a sense of powerlessness
- decreased self-esteem
What are the effects of suicide contemplations/
attempts on victims and perpetrators of cyberbullying?
Young people who are cyberbullied and those who participate in cyberbullying are more likely to report contemplating suicide than youth uninvolved in cyberbullying.
- Being cyberbullied makes youth 2 times as likely and those who cyberbully 1.5 times as likely to attempt suicide.
How is education affected by cyberbullying?
Young people who are cyberbullied have:
- poorer grades
- higher rates of truancy
- more likely to cheat on tests
- been suspended
- bring a weapon to school
How do cyberbullied victims attempt to solve the problem?
They often do not tell anyone else. They typically set their privacy settings higher and change passwords/usernames.
Most choose not to tell because they believe the harassment will stop on its own.
What did teachers and school administrators deem the most difficult task in regards to cyberbullying?
They reported a lack of comfort with network communications and expressed difficulty staying on top of technology trends.
How do teachers primarily see their role in cyberbullying?
Prevention. Encouraging students to be thoughtful, and educating students about safe social media use.
How to police offers see their role in cyberbullying?
Prevention (mainly) and responding swiftly to serious incidents. Most do not believe there needs to be more laws, but already existing laws can sometimes (rarely) apply to cyberbullying, such as harassment and threats.
