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Stefanos Nikiforos1, Spyros Tzanavaris2, Katia Lida Kermanidis2
1Department of Informatics, Ionian University, Corfu, Greece. c13niki@ionio.gr.
This study analyzes cyberbullying in Virtual Learning Communities using Natural Language Processing (NLP). It applies NLP to qualitative communication data, focusing on sociocultural learning theories within Greek online communities.
Area of Science:
- Educational Technology
- Computational Linguistics
- Sociology of Online Communities
Background:
- Cyberbullying research predominantly focuses on social media platforms.
- Virtual Learning Communities (VLCs) present unique environments for online interactions and potential bullying.
- Sociocultural learning theories offer a framework for understanding collaborative online activities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze bullying behaviors within Virtual Learning Communities.
- To apply Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques to qualitative communication data from online communities.
- To investigate bullying in the context of sociocultural learning theories, specifically within Greek online communities.
Main Methods:
- Utilized Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques for speech and text analysis.
- Conducted four case studies within Virtual Learning Communities.
- Focused on qualitative data analysis, considering the subjective nature of collaborative online activities.
Main Results:
- Successfully applied NLP techniques to identify and analyze bullying patterns in VLC communication data.
- Highlighted the significance of qualitative analysis in understanding the nuances of online bullying within collaborative contexts.
- Provided novel insights into cyberbullying dynamics in Greek Virtual Learning Communities.
Conclusions:
- NLP is a viable method for analyzing cyberbullying in Virtual Learning Communities.
- Sociocultural learning theories provide a valuable lens for interpreting online bullying behaviors.
- This research pioneers the application of such NLP analysis to Greek online learning data.
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