Document Type : Original Article
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Assistant Professor, Farhangian University, Tehran, Iran
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Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Technology, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran
ppsc/ppsc.2023.11091.1024
Abstract
Despite the long-term and far-reaching negative consequences of cyberbullying, there is still no consensus on its definition and nature. The aim of the present study was to provide a definition, history and typology or forms of cyberbullying. The method of the present study was documentary. The research pupulation was all international written (print / electronic) sources on cyberbullying that could be retrieved and accessed through databases. For this purpose, using theoretical sampling method and after reviewing and analyzing the sources collected from the existing document community, among the sources (books, documents and articles) that met the inclusion criteria, were selected as a research sample. Electronic note taking method was used to analyze the documents. After reviewing and analyzing the sources, the evolution and formation of the concept of cyberbullying was explained, cyberbullying was defined and twelve forms of cyberbullying (Harassment, Denigration, Happy Slapping, Cyber Grooming, Flaming, Cyber stalking, Masquerading or Impersonation, Trickery, Outing, Catfishing, Exclusion, Ostracism, Sexual cyberbullying) were identified, defined and conceptualized. The present study has been able to provide valuable information about the nature and methods of cyberbullying for executive bodies and effective legislation in the field of crime prevention, while also for psychologists, educators and sociologists interested in research in the field of cyberbullying. It can be very useful.
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