Cyberbullying (eBook)

Robin M. Kowalski, Ph.D., is Professor of Psychology at Clemson University. Susan P. Limber, Ph.D., is the Dan Olweus Professor at the Institute on Family and Neighborhood Life and Professor of Psychology at Clemson University. Patricia W. Agatston, Ph.D., is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Prevention Specialist with the Cobb County School District's Prevention/Intervention Center in Marietta, Georgia.

Foreword vi
John Halligan

Preface ix

1 Introduction 1

2 Children's Experiences with Traditional Forms of Bullying 18

3 What Is Cyberbullying? 56

4 Current Research on Cyberbullying 89

5 What Parents Can Do 118

6 What Educators Can Do 155

7 Laws and Policies 187

8 Conclusion 223

References 233

Author Index 262

Subject Index 271

"This book's extensive review of current academic research
on the social dynamics underlying cyberbullying is particularly
beneficial in revealing such complexities as the gender and ethnic
patterns of online bullying, the types of students most likely to
be involved in this activity, and the ways that fellow students can
discourage, or encourage, bullying." (Choice, 1
November 2012)
This indispensable book shows us the reality of young peoples' digital lives and presents a wide range of specific, practical, and research-based interventions to build online safety, reduce harm, and help youth develop positive digital citizenship. Highly recommended!
- Stan Davis, author of Schools Where Everyone Belongs and Empowering Bystanders in Bullying Prevention

Accurate information is empowerment. With this book, Kowalski, Limber and Agatston empower all of us to cut through the hype around cyberbullying and address it intelligently and with the sensitivity it requires.
- Anne Collier, Editor for NetFamilyNews.org and Co-Director of ConnectSafely.org

This book provides an eloquent mix of research theories and findings, together with actual experiences, in the important area of cyberbullying. It is especially strong in well-developed and comprehensive chapters about what parents and educators can do, to reduce both the likelihood of cyberbullying happening, and its negative consequences.
- Peter K. Smith, Goldsmiths, University of London