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Faculty and Cyberincivility: Creating Digital Professionalism in the Academic Setting
Kristy S Chunta1, Riah L Hoffman
1Author Affiliations: Department of Nursing, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, Pennsylvania (Drs Chunta and Hoffman).
Background:
As nursing education increasingly relies on digital communication, technology has become integral to workplace interactions. However, uncivil behaviors may manifest in the cyber environment, allowing faculty to demean or insult others, intrude on personal time, disclose private information, and intimidate or threaten coworkers. Such behaviors can undermine collegial relationships and contribute to a negative work environment.
Problem:
Cyberincivility, while often subtle and difficult to detect, can adversely affect the physical, psychological, and overall well-being of those involved. Because many incidents occur in private settings, they are frequently underreported, creating challenges for recognition, intervention, and response.
Approach:
This conceptual article examines the role of faculty in recognizing cyberincivility within nursing education. Practical examples are presented, along with strategies for responding to cyberincivility from organizational, interpersonal, and individual perspectives.
Conclusion:
Faculty education and training are essential to develop the knowledge and skills needed to recognize and respond appropriately to these encounters.
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