Predicting Cyberbullying: Research, Theory, and Intervention

Predicting Cyberbullying delves into the theoretical advances that have been made to predict cyberbullying perpetration. It examines myriad psychological- and communication-based theories, discusses the relevant research to support (or not) each theory, and elucidates the strengths and limitations of these theories. Moreover, the book differentiates cyberbullying from traditional bullying to expand on a theory that takes such differences into account to predict perpetration. Then it adapts interventions to address these nuanced theoretical advancements and concludes with an examination of validated psychological theories, which can inform interventions to reduce cyberbullying. The book is an effective and concise reference for psychologists, school administrators, counselors, and psychological researchers looking to understand the theory and interventions for cyberbullies. Focuses on the cyberbully perpetratorBalances theory with intervention applicationsIdentifies key risk factors in those who cyberbullyExplores the scope of theoretically driven hypotheses specific to cyberbullying INDICE: 1. Cyberbullying in Context2. Cyberbullying, Bullying, and Aggression: A Complicated Relationship3. Correlates of Cyberbullying4. The Importance of Theory5. Social Psychology Theory Extensions6. Sociological Theory Extensions7. Communication Theory Extensions8. Unique Cyberbullying Theory9. Combining Theory and Practice: Intervention Efforts to Reduce Antisocial Behaviors10. What We Can Learn from Broader Bullying and Aggression Interventions11. Cyberbullying Intervention Efforts in Schools12. Parent, Peer, Social Networking, and Lawmaker's Role in Preventing Cyberbullying13. Final Remarks

• ISBN: 978-0-12-816653-6
• Editorial: Academic Press
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 225
• Fecha Publicación: 01/06/2019
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés