Cyber Bullying

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Table of Contents

CHAPTER NO 1: INTRODUCTION1

Background of the study1

Purpose of the study2

Problem Statement2

Aims & Objectives2

Research Questions3

LITERATURE REVIEW3

Youth Bullying3

Cyber bullying and school children4

Predictors of Cyber Bullying5

Strategies to reduce cyber bullying6

CHAPTER NO 2: METHODOLOGY8

Overview of Quantitative Research Approach8

Research Method and Design Appropriateness9

Research Process9

Participants9

Research Instrument10

Informed Consent10

Confidentiality10

Validity11

Reliability11

Data Analysis12

Appropriateness of Correlation (Chi-square test)12

REFERENCES14

CHAPTER NO 1: INTRODUCTION

Background of the study

Technological advancements are rapidly and continuously shaping and reshaping the world (Ellerman, 2007). Younger generations are more likely to use innovations such as Wikipedia, instant messaging, and cell phones rather than traditional devices such as encyclopedias and written letters (Ellerman, 2007). Hi-tech devices increase the speed and ease with which many tasks are completed, including the ability to communicate with others (Keith, Martin, 2005)Electronic innovations may make it easier for youth to keep in touch with known friends and family, as well as meet new friends or family members from around the world. Unfortunately, the internet, cell phones, and other communication devices may also make it easier for youth to engage in less desirable social activities including the transmission of aggressive and hurtful messages (Keith, Martin, 2005). Such online communications are often termed cyber bullying.

Cyber-bullying is a relatively new phenomenon and a search of Psyc Info produced only a little over a dozen recently published pertinent studies conducted around the world.Many of these preliminary studies have largely focused on variables such as prevalence, age, gender, rates of reporting, cyber-bully methods (e.g., email, cell phone, etc.) and correlations with schoolyard bullying. In an effort to expand the research base pertaining to this phenomenon, the following study was designed to provide insight into one of the many areas of cyber-bullying requiring further investigation. Direct and indirect cyber bullying was analyzed in the context of assessing youth's perceptions of harm, reporting, and consequences resulting from cyber-bullying behavior.

Purpose of the study

This purpose of this study will be to determine the relation between gender involvement with bullying and current policies of school districts.

Problem Statement

The problem of cyber bullying has existed since the beginning of time. The issue of student safety in schools as it relates to school-yard bullying, however, was brought to, therefore, front of the American public with the tragedies at Columbine, Jonesboro, Conyers, and Paducah. The problem continues and has been aggravated by the advent of the cyber bullying potential. Young people's lives have been impacted for their entire future by seemingly senseless childhood acts.

Aims & Objectives

This study aims to study the increase of incidents of cyber bullying in schools, and it reflects the following points:

To analyze the impact of cyber bullying in children

To analyze strategies that can help in reducing the impact of gender based cyber bullying

To analyze the role played by parents and teachers against cyber bullying

Research Questions

The research will answer the following research questions:

What are the strategies which can help in reducing the impact of cyber bullying in children?

What is the role played by parents and teachers in reducing cyber bullying?

What are the policies by which gender based cyber bullying can be reduced?

LITERATURE REVIEW

Youth Bullying

Extreme cases ...