Cyberbullying myths and realities

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Highlights:

• There exists much variability in the way cyberbullying is defined.

• It is unlikely that experience with cyberbullying by itself leads to youth suicide.

• The rates of traditional bullying show very similar trends when compared to cyberbullying.

• Revenge is the major immediate motive for engaging in cyberbullying.

• Cyberbullying risk reduction will require collaborative efforts among various youth advocates.

摘要

•There exists much variability in the way cyberbullying is defined.•It is unlikely that experience with cyberbullying by itself leads to youth suicide.•The rates of traditional bullying show very similar trends when compared to cyberbullying.•Revenge is the major immediate motive for engaging in cyberbullying.•Cyberbullying risk reduction will require collaborative efforts among various youth advocates.

论文关键词:Cyberbullying,Internet,School,School counseling,Online,Youth development

论文评审过程:Available online 3 August 2013.

论文官网地址:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2013.06.040