Abstract
This study aims to propose a theoretical explanation for the cyberbullying problem, which is the use of cyber communication tools to endanger other people. In recent years, the cyberbullying problem, which is widespread especially among the young, has been the subject of scientific studies. These studies have mostly focused on the issues of causes and results of cyberbullying, and variables related to it. The research has shown that the ones showing cyberbullying behaviors or the ones trying to prevent these behaviors are in need of studies aiming to minimize these kinds of behaviors. It has been observed that theoretical explanations directed towards the minimization of this behavior and towards making contributions to the studies aiming to prevent cyberbullying are required. In this study, cyberbullying is discussed within the framework of William Glasser’s choice theory. In the study, first, information about cyberbullying is presented, and then, general views of choice theory related to the nature of humans are clarified. Lastly, assessments about cyberbullying are stated with regard to the concepts in choice theory, such as basic needs, Quality World, successful and unsuccessful identity, choice and responsibility. Key words: cyberbullying, choice theory, realty therapy.
Highlights
Cyber bullying behaviors will be associated with basic premises of choice theory. In this sense, cyberbullying behaviors will be evaluated with regard to concepts, which choice theory used to explain human behaviors (Glasser, 1998b), such as basic needs, quality world, total behavior and successful-unsuccessful identity
In this sense, when the argument is discussed from the point of the five basic needs in choice theory, it is possible to state that cyberbullying behaviors aim to satisfy the needs of entertainment and power
Findings of this study present us similar information showing that cyberbullying behaviors can be explained by having unsuccessful identity
Summary
This study aims to propose a theoretical explanation for the cyberbullying problem, which is the use of cyber communication tools to endanger other people. The cyberbullying problem, which is widespread especially among the young, has been the subject of scientific studies. These studies have mostly focused on the issues of causes and results of cyberbullying, and variables related to it. The research has shown that the ones showing cyberbullying behaviors or the ones trying to prevent these behaviors are in need of studies aiming to minimize these kinds of behaviors. It has been observed that theoretical explanations directed towards the minimization of this behavior and towards making contributions to the studies aiming to prevent cyberbullying are required.
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