Cyberbullying: its nature and impact in secondary school pupils

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Authors

Peter K. Smith · Goldsmiths University of London

Jess Mahdavi · Goldsmiths University of London

M. Carvalho · Goldsmiths University of London

Sonja Fisher · Goldsmiths University of London

S. T. Russell · Goldsmiths University of London

Neil Tippett · Goldsmiths University of London

Abstract

Cyberbullying is an important new kind of bullying, with some different characteristics from traditional bullying. Much happens outside school. Implications for research and practical action are discussed.

Topics & Keywords

Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression Child Development and Digital Technology Impact of Technology on Adolescents

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Gender equality

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry

Volume 49, Issue 4, pp. 376-385

DOI: 10.1111/j.1469-7610.2007.01846.x

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