About this Research Topic
Research evidence reveals that cyberbullying perpetration and victimization occur in a variety of countries, including Australia, Austria, Canada, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Finland, Malta, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Turkey, and the United States. Less attention has focused on countries in Asia, with a smaller set of studies revealing cyberbullying involvement in China, India, Japan, Korea, and Singapore. Even less attention has focused on cyberbullying in Africa, Central America, and South America, with studies conducted in South Africa, Mexico, and Brazil. Some research has focused on cross-cultural differences as well.
This Research Topic will focus on studies utilizing innovative research methodologies to investigate cyberbullying, with specific attention on international samples, particularly among countries underrepresented in the research on this topic, as well as studies examining cross-cultural, cross-national, or ethnic differences in cyberbullying involvement. The expectation is that the special section will draw on experts in the area of cyberbullying across multiple continents and disciplines. The aim of the special issue is to bring together a variety of research focused on cyberbullying in diverse contexts.
Keywords: Cyberbullying, Culture, Children, Adolescent, Adult
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