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The results of this study suggest whole-school bullying intervention programmes need to occur before students reach secondary school.
Young people’s use of mobile phones and access to the Internet has increased dramatically in the last decade, especially among those aged 9–15 years. Young people now rely on information and communication technology for much of their social interaction, which can have both positive and negative effects on their social and emotional well-being. Of particular concern is the extent to which digital technology (DT) provides opportunities for cyberbullying.
The beliefs, attitudes and understandings of pre-service teachers towards bullying and more recently, cyberbullying remains unclear.
This study investigated the prevalence and types of bullying behaviour that boarding students experienced during the transition to a secondary boarding school.
Bullying involvement in any form can have lasting physical and emotional consequences for adolescents.
Cyber Friendly Schools program was associated with significantly greater declines in the odds of involvement in cyber-victimization and perpetration
Bullying is now regarded as a health problem and not just a disciplinary problem. Increasing evidence shows both traditional bullying (e.g. hitting, teasing) and cyberbullying have lasting effects on young people (both those who bully and those who are bullied), including damage to self-esteem, academic results and mental health.
Infographics to easily learn more about bullying and what actions to take should bullying be an issue in your school or community.
Professor Donna Cross’ innovative research aims to protect children from the harmful effects of online bullying.
Information and communication technology has allowed individuals to engage in aggressive behavior on multiple distinct platforms with different capabilities