Predicting Cyberbullying: Research, Theory, and Intervention

Predicting Cyberbullying: Research, Theory, and Intervention
ISBN-10
012816655X
ISBN-13
9780128166550
Category
Psychology
Pages
172
Language
English
Published
2019-04-06
Publisher
Academic Press
Author
Christopher Paul Barlett

Description

Predicting Cyberbullying: Research, Theory, and Intervention delves into the theoretical advances that have been made to predict cyberbullying perpetration. It examines myriad psychological- and communication-based theories, discusses the relevant research to support (or not) each theory, and elucidates the strengths and limitations of these theories. Moreover, the book differentiates cyberbullying from traditional bullying to expand on a theory that takes such differences into account to predict perpetration. In addition, it adapts interventions to address these nuanced theoretical advancements and concludes with an examination of validated psychological theories that can inform interventions and reduce cyberbullying. The book is an effective and concise reference for psychologists, school administrators, counselors and psychological researchers looking to understand theory and interventions for cyberbullies. Focuses on the cyberbully perpetrator Balances theory with interventional applications Identifies key risk factors in those who cyberbully Explores the scope of theoretically driven hypotheses specific to cyberbullying

Similar books