Cyberbullying - Bullying in the Digital Age

Informationen zum Autor The Authors Robin M. Kowalski, Ph.D., is Professor of Psychology at Clemson University. Susan P. Limber, Ph.D., is the Dan Olweus Professor at the Institute on Family and Neighborhood Life and Professor of Psychology at Clemson University. Patricia W. Agatston, Ph.D., is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Prevention Specialist with the Cobb County School District's Prevention/Intervention Center in Marietta, Georgia. Klappentext Psychologists explore the reality of cyberbulliesMillions of children are affected by bullies each year. Advances in social media, email, instant messaging, and cell phones, however, have moved bullying from a schoolyard fear to a constant threat. The second edition of Cyberbullying offers the most current information on this constantly-evolving issue and outlines the unique concerns and challenges it raises for children, parents, and educators. Authored by psychologists who are internationally recognized as experts in this field, the text uses the latest research in this area to provide an updated, reliable text ideal for parents and educators concerned about the cyberbullying phenomenon. Zusammenfassung Psychologists explore the reality of cyberbullies Millions of children are affected by bullies each year. Advances in social media, email, instant messaging, and cell phones, however, have moved bullying from a schoolyard fear to a constant threat. Inhaltsverzeichnis Foreword vi John Halligan Preface ix 1 Introduction 1 2 Children's Experiences with Traditional Forms of Bullying 18 3 What is Cyberbullying? 56 4 Current Research on Cyberbullying 89 5 What Parents Can Do 118 6 What Educators Can Do 155 7 Laws and Policies 187 8 Conclusion 223 References 233 Author Index 262 Subject Index 271

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• Authors: Agatston, Patric Agatston, Patricia W Agatston, Patricia W. Agatston, Agatston Patricia W., Kowalski, RM Kowalski, Robin Kowalski, Robin M Kowalski, Robin M. Kowalski, Robin M. (Clemson University Kowalski, Robin M. Limber Kowalski, KOWALSKI ROBIN M LIMBER SUSAN P, Kowalski Robin M., Limber, Susan Limber, Susan P Limber, Susan P. Limber, Limber Susan P.
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.03.2012
• EAN: 9781444334807
• ISBN: 978-1-4443-3480-7
• No. of pages: 296
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Psychology: general, reference works; Entwicklungspsychologie, Psychologie, Psychology, EDUCATION / Educational Policy & Reform / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Violence in Society, Developmental Psychology, Violence and abuse in society, Educational strategies and policy