‘I h8 u’: Findings from a five‐year study of text and email bullying

Abstract

This study charts reports of nasty or threatening text and email messages received by students in academic years 7 and 8 (11-13 years of age) attending 13 secondary schools in the North of England between 2002 and 2006. Annual surveys were undertaken on behalf of the local education authority to monitor bullying. Results indicated that, over five years, the number of pupils receiving one or more nasty or threatening text messages or emails increased significantly, particularly among girls. However, receipt of frequent nasty or threatening text and email messages remained relatively stable. For boys, being a victim of direct-physical bullying was associated with receiving nasty or threatening text and email messages; for girls it was being unpopular among peers. Boys received more hate-related messages and girls were primarily the victims of name-calling. Findings are discussed with respect to theoretical and policy developments, and recommendations for future research are offered.

Information Technology Behavior Cyberbullying in Thailand: Incidence and Predictors of Victimization and Cyber-Victimization

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To Use Facebook for Good: Usage, Cyberbullying Involvement, and Perceived Social Support

“…As matter of fact, findings on the two genders' relative level of participation in cyberbullying have been highly mixed in the west. For example, a higher percentage of girls was found to be cyberbullies and cyberbullied victims than boys in some studies conducted in Europe and the United States (e.g., Mark & Ratliffe, 2011;Rivers & Noret, 2010;Smith et al, 2008;Snell & Englander, 2010;Tokunaga, 2010), while others found other patterns (e.g., Beckman, Hagquist & Hellström, 2013;Calvete et al, 2010;Erdur-Baker, 2010;Garaigordobil, 2011). However, studies in Asia tend to agree that boys are more involved in cyberbullying than girls.…”

Lack of Parental Rules for Cell Phone Use among Low Income Mexican Descendent Adolescents

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