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  • Digital Communication Studies

Background:

  • The definition of cyberbullying remains debated, impacting research on its nature and effects.
  • Traditional bullying characteristics (intent, repetition, power imbalance) do not always apply to cyberbullying.
  • Existing research indicates overlap between perpetrators and victims of both bullying types.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore whether cyberbullying is distinct from traditional bullying.
  • To identify key research questions for advancing the understanding and prevention of cyberbullying.
  • To examine the psychological impact and unique characteristics of cyberbullying.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and conceptual analysis of bullying and cyberbullying definitions.
  • Examination of existing evidence on the relationship between traditional bullying and cyberbullying.
  • Identification of research gaps and future research directions.

Main Results:

  • Cyberbullying and traditional bullying show correlations in perpetration and victimization.
  • Psychological impacts of cyberbullying may exceed those of traditional bullying.
  • Defining cyberbullying is complex due to the unique nature of digital environments.

Conclusions:

  • Cyberbullying presents unique challenges due to digital communication characteristics.
  • A clear taxonomy of digital cruelty is needed for effective research and intervention.
  • Further research is crucial for developing targeted prevention programs for cyberbullying.