Abstract
Aims and methodThe upsurge of cyberbullying is a frequent cause of emotional disturbance in children and young people. The situation is complicated by the fact that these interpersonal safety issues are actually generated by the peer group and in contexts that are difficult for adults to control. This article examines the effectiveness of common responses to cyberbullying.ResultsWhatever the value of technological tools for tackling cyberbullying, we cannot avoid the fact that this is an interpersonal problem grounded in a social context.Clinical implicationsPractitioners should build on existing knowledge about preventing and reducing face-to-face bullying while taking account of the distinctive nature of cyberbullying. Furthermore, it is essential to take account of the values that young people are learning in society and at school.
Highlights
It would appear that if we are to solve the problem of cyberbullying, we must understand the networks and social groups where this type of abuse occurs, including the importance that digital worlds play in the emotional lives of young people today, and the disturbing fact that cyber victims can be targeted at any time and wherever they are, so increasing their vulnerability
There are some implications for professionals working with children and young people
Interventions that work with peer-group relationships and with young people’s value systems have a greater likelihood of success
Summary
Aims and method The upsurge of cyberbullying is a frequent cause of emotional disturbance in children and young people. This article examines the effectiveness of common responses to cyberbullying
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