Cyberbullying at University in International Contexts

Description

Cyberbullying is a problem that is being increasingly investigated by researchers however much of the cyberbullying research literature to date has focused on children and youth. Cyberbullying at University in International Contexts fills the gap in the research literature by examining the nature extent impacts proposed solutions and policy and practice considerations of bullying in the cyber-world at post-secondary institutions where reports of serious cyberbullying incidents have become more prevalent. This book brings together cutting-edge research from around the world to examine the issue of cyberbullying through a multi-disciplinary lens offering an array of approaches interpretations and solutions. It is not solely focused on cyberbullying by and against students but also includes cyberbullying by and against faculty members and permutations involving both students and faculty as well as institutional staff presenting perspectives from students practitioners and senior university policy makers. It draws on research from education criminology psychology sociology communications law health sciences social work humanities labour studies and is valuable reading for graduate students in these fields. It is also essential reading for policymakers practitioners and University administrators who recognize their responsibility to provide a healthy workplace for their staff as well as a safe and respectful environment for their students.