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Editorial For The Special Issue On Cyberbullying, Elizabeth Englander Jan 2010

Editorial For The Special Issue On Cyberbullying, Elizabeth Englander

MARC Publications

No abstract provided.


Cyberbullying Victimization And Behaviors Among Girls: Applying Research Findings In The Field, Patricia A. Snell, Elizabeth Englander Jan 2010

Cyberbullying Victimization And Behaviors Among Girls: Applying Research Findings In The Field, Patricia A. Snell, Elizabeth Englander

MARC Publications

Abstract: Problem statement: Prior research on cyberbullying has been conducted; however specific research on gender differences has yet to be examined. The current study focuses on gender trends, specifically females, in cyberbullying victimization and behaviors. Approach: A survey was given to undergraduate students at Bridgewater State College in an effort to see what gender trends exist in cyberbullying behaviors. A pilot program focused on girls and cyberbullying is also examined in this article. Results: Preliminary results from both the survey and the pilot study have shown gender differences in regards to cyberbullying victimization and behaviors. Results suggest that females are …


On The Front Lines: Educating Teachers About Bullying And Prevention Methods, Aviva Twersky Glasner Jan 2010

On The Front Lines: Educating Teachers About Bullying And Prevention Methods, Aviva Twersky Glasner

MARC Publications

Problem statement: Bullying is a serious problem in American schools and is characterized by aggressive behavior distinguished by unequal power and the intention to cause physical, social, or emotional harm to others Bullying is evolving from the classic image of a big schoolyard bully picking on smaller kids to a more technologically, sophisticated model of kids using cyber technology to electronically tease, bully and harass their peers with texting, voicemails, emails and posts on public websites, like Facebook, that are popular with young students. While parents are and should be encouraged and trained to recognize understand the insidious nature of …


Girls And Cyberbullying, Elizabeth Englander, P. Snell Jan 2010

Girls And Cyberbullying, Elizabeth Englander, P. Snell

MARC Publications

No abstract provided.