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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).
Nurse Educator
|July 9, 2026
Summary
Cyberincivility in nursing education involves faculty using digital communication for demeaning or intrusive behaviors. Training faculty is crucial for recognizing and addressing these harmful online interactions to foster a positive work environment.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Digital Communication
- Workplace Behavior
Background:
- Digital communication is integral to nursing education.
- Cyberincivility, including demeaning or intrusive behaviors, can occur in online nursing education settings.
- Such behaviors negatively impact collegial relationships and the work environment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the role of faculty in recognizing cyberincivility in nursing education.
- To provide practical examples and strategies for addressing cyberincivility.
- To highlight the challenges in detecting and responding to underreported incidents.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of cyberincivility in nursing education.
- Examination of faculty's role in recognition and response.
- Presentation of strategies from organizational, interpersonal, and individual perspectives.
Main Results:
- Cyberincivility is subtle, difficult to detect, and often underreported.
- Incidents can adversely affect physical, psychological, and overall well-being.
- Faculty play a key role in identifying and managing these behaviors.
Conclusions:
- Faculty education and training are essential for recognizing cyberincivility.
- Developing knowledge and skills is necessary for appropriate responses.
- Addressing cyberincivility promotes a healthier work environment in nursing education.
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