Cyberbullying in the Global Playground provides the first global, in-depth analysis of the emerging phenomenon of cyberbullying.

• Offers the first thorough comparative account of recent research into the emerging global phenomenon of cyberbullying
• Provides an international perspective on the prevalence and nature of cyberbullying
• Presents recent authoritative research within a critical perspective, drawing out theoretical and practical implications for policy and practice
• May be used to help design intervention, evaluation, and policy strategies for effective efforts to combat the international phenomenon of cyberbullying

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Bullying among adolescents has long been recognized as a serious problem throughout the world. With the advent of modern forms of communication, however, bullying is no longer confined to the school playground — now it occurs in cyber-space. Cyberbullying in the Global Playground provides the first in-depth analysis of the emerging phenomenon of cyberbullying across globe.

To enhance our understanding of this new behavioral trend, the authors share the results — and offer their insightful analysis — of projects relating to cyberbullying undertaken in the following countries: Austria, Canada, England, Finland, Italy, Japan, Portugal, South Korea, Spain, Australia, and the U.S. Exploring the variety of commonalities and differences among the various studies heightens our understanding of the myriad issues surrounding cyberbullying, and may assist in reducing or preventing its practice. The ultimate goal of this volume is to help design the most effective intervention, evaluation, and policy strategies to discourage cyberbullying and encourage healthier relationships among the children and youth growing up in today's digital age.

About the Editors vii

About the Contributors ix

Preface xii

Part I Introduction 1

1 Research Into Cyberbullying: Context 3
Qing Li, Peter K. Smith, and Donna Cross

Part II European Studies Within a DAPHNE Project 13

2 Comparative Aspects of Cyberbullying in Italy, England, and Spain: Findings From a DAPHNE Project 15
Maria Luisa Genta, Peter K. Smith, Rosario Ortega, Antonella Brighi, Annalisa Guarini, Fran Thompson, Neil Tippett, Joaquín Mora-Merchán, and Juan Calmaestra

3 Self-Esteem and Loneliness in Relation to Cyberbullying in Three European Countries 32
Antonella Brighi, Giannino Melotti, Annalisa Guarini, Maria Luisa Genta, Rosario Ortega, Joaquín Mora-Merchán, Peter K. Smith, and Fran Thompson

4 Cyberbullying in Finland 57
Christina Salmivalli and Virpi Pöyhönen

Part III Studies in Commonwealth Countries 73

5 Cyberbullying in Australia: Is School Context Related to Cyberbullying Behavior? 75
Donna Cross, Therese Shaw, Melanie Epstein, Helen Monks, Julian Dooley, and Lydia Hearn

6 Predicting Student Behaviors: Cyberbullies, Cybervictims, and Bystanders 99
Qing Li and Tak Fung

Part IV Studies in the USA 115

7 An Examination of the History, Prevalence, Characteristics, and Reporting of Cyberbullying in the United States 117
Brett Holfeld and Mark Grabe

8 Cyberbullying in the United States 143
Sheri Bauman

Part V Studies in the Pacific Rim 181

9 Cyberbullying in Japan: Cases, Government Reports, Adolescent Relational Aggression, and Parental Monitoring Roles 183
Ikuko Aoyama, Shoka Utsumi, and Motohiro Hasegawa

10 Cyberbullying in South Korea 202
Neil Tippett and Keumjoo Kwak

Part VI The Psychological Context of Cyberbullying 221

11 Virtual but not Less Real: A Study of Cyberbullying and Its Relations to Moral Disengagement and Empathy 223
Ana Almeida, Isabel Correia, Sylvie Marinho, and D’Jamila Garcia

12 Cyberbullying and Traditional Bullying: Unique, Additive, and Synergistic Effects on Psychological Health Symptoms 245
Ersilia Menesini, Pamela Calussi, and Annalaura Nocentini

13 Motives for Bullying Others in Cyberspace: A Study on Bullies and Bully-Victims in Austria 263
Petra Gradinger, Dagmar Strohmeier, and Christiane Spiel

Part VII Research and Intervention in Cyberbullying 285

14 Understanding and Preventing Cyberbullying: Where Have We Been and Where Should We Be Going? 287
Donna Cross, Qing Li, Peter K. Smith, and Helen Monks

Index 306