Date of Award
12-1-2012
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Specialization
Communication and Leadership
School or Department
School of Leadership Studies
First Advisor
Dr. Heather Crandall
Second Advisor
Dr.Inagaki Nobuya
Abstract
This project examines the ways adolescent children use the internet to pick on peers; look at ways this so-called “cyberbullying” mirrors traditional schoolyard bullying; and postulate ways to stop the violence. After reports of cyberbullying began appearing in the mainstream media from around the United States, it became imperative to find more detailed and scientific information about this phenomenon. Information from the Cyberbullying Research Center (2004) showed that more than 20 percent of children had been harassed online in 2010. With this type of growth, it is important to identify what makes a person become a cyberbully and more importantly, how can we as a culture protect children from being victimized by this increasing problem. The delivery method is in the form of a website because this activity takes place online. With the problem occurring in cyberspace, it is only logical that those involved can gain information for the solution online as well.
Recommended Citation
Keller, Matthew Michael, "Identifying And Preventing Cyberbullying Among Adolescents" (2012). Communication & Leadership Dissertations and Theses. 141.
https://repository.gonzaga.edu/comlead_etds/141
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