Exposing the Cyberbully
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Authors
Marden, Nancy
Issue Date
2010-05-11T21:53:25Z
Item Type
Thesis
Language
en_US
Keyword
cyberbullying , target , bystander , bully , flaming , impersonation , outing and trickery , denigration , harassment and stalking , exclusion , Facebook , Formspring.me , Megan Meier , Phoebe Prince
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Abstract
This thesis takes a close look at the dynamics that make school-aged
bullies not only dangerous, but too often deadly. Today's bullies have a new
"playground" called cyberspace, where they can harass, humiliate and threaten
their victims: They are called cyberbullies. In the United States as many as 35-45
percent of teens admit to being victims or engaging in online bullying. As a result
of advancing technology and internet accessibility combined with over two
hundred social websites, cyberbullying is escalating.