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In large response to the highly publicized cases of youth suicide as a result of cyberbullying-vi... more In large response to the highly publicized cases of youth suicide as a result of cyberbullying-victimization, cyberbullying has become a major social and political concern. Governments have been presented with the demand to combat the social issue in a political way, including government provided focus within educational institutions to incorporate and develop programs to combat cyberbullying. The following is an interdisciplinary project located at the intersection of sociology and political science. My methods include a comprehensive review of the academic literature of primary and secondary sources, including educational policies from Sweden, Australia, and Canada. My research was divided into themes of cyberbullying, including definition, bystander, traditional victim to cyberbully and technology, gender related concerns, and educational policies, including the school climate. My findings indicate that the location, level of anonymity and heightened level of repetition makes cyberbullying more dangerous and difficult to detect than traditional bullying. Additionally, that altering the school climate aims to influence behavioural change, as the lack of a structured environment leaves room for opportunity to engage in deviant behaviours. Finally, my findings indicate that it is important to provide appropriate psychological support for all those students involved in cyberbullying attacks to reduce strain.
In large response to the highly publicized cases of youth suicide as a result of cyberbullying-vi... more In large response to the highly publicized cases of youth suicide as a result of cyberbullying-victimization, cyberbullying has become a major social and political concern. Governments have been presented with the demand to combat the social issue in a political way, including government provided focus within educational institutions to incorporate and develop programs to combat cyberbullying. The following is an interdisciplinary project located at the intersection of sociology and political science. My methods include a comprehensive review of the academic literature of primary and secondary sources, including educational policies from Sweden, Australia, and Canada. My research was divided into themes of cyberbullying, including definition, bystander, traditional victim to cyberbully and technology, gender related concerns, and educational policies, including the school climate. My findings indicate that the location, level of anonymity and heightened level of repetition makes cyberbullying more dangerous and difficult to detect than traditional bullying. Additionally, that altering the school climate aims to influence behavioural change, as the lack of a structured environment leaves room for opportunity to engage in deviant behaviours. Finally, my findings indicate that it is important to provide appropriate psychological support for all those students involved in cyberbullying attacks to reduce strain.