Predicting Cyberbullying: Research, Theory, and Intervention

by Christopher Paul Barlett PhD

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780128166536
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Publication date:	04/09/2019
Pages:	172
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Christopher Barlett was trained as an aggression scholar and has been studying the risk factors of cyberbullying perpetration since 2010. He has published over sixteen book chapters and peer-reviewed papers on the topic. He has conducted correlational and longitudinal studies devoted to examining the variables that predict cyberbullying in youth, emerging adults, and older adults. Dr. Barlett is the creator of the Barlett and Gentile Cyberbullying Model (BGCM), the only published cyberbullying-specific psychological model that elucidates the psychological processes to predict cyberbullying perpetration.

Table of Contents

1. Cyberbullying in Context2. Cyberbullying, Bullying, and Aggression: A Complicated Relationship3. Correlates of Cyberbullying4. The Importance of Theory5. Social Psychology Theory Extensions6. Sociological Theory Extensions7. Communication Theory Extensions8. Unique Cyberbullying Theory9. Combining Theory and Practice: Intervention Efforts to Reduce Antisocial Behaviors10. What We Can Learn from Broader Bullying and Aggression Interventions11. Cyberbullying Intervention Efforts in Schools12. Parent, Peer, Social Networking Companies, and Lawmakers' Role in Preventing Cyberbullying13. Final Remarks

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From the Publisher

Comprehensive reference on the theory behind, and interventions with, those who engage in cyberbullying