Title
Cyber Bullying in Chinese Web Forums: An Examination of Nature and Extent
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2-2010
Abstract
There is an emerging body of research examining the problem of cyber bullying in juvenile populations. These studies provide significant insight to the frequency and correlates of cyber bullying victimization. Few, however, have considered the content of messages used by bullies in order to understand the most common forms of bullying and the ways that victims are targeted. Additionally, little research has considered the prevalence of bullying in Asian nations despite their increasing connectivity and large population of young Internet users. In order to address this gap in the literature, this study utilizes a sample of 374 threads from web forums for multiple middle and high schools throughout China. The findings are used to understand the forms of bullying that occur in online environments, and the ways that victims and bullies interact. The findings demonstrate the dynamics of cyber bullying in a cross-cultural context, and the prospective policy implications for schools and parents.
Recommended Citation
Su-Russell, Chang and Holt, Thomas J., "Cyber Bullying in Chinese Web Forums: An Examination of Nature and Extent" (2010). Faculty Publications - Family and Consumer Sciences. 5.
https://ir.library.illinoisstate.edu/fpfcs/5
Comments
This article was originally published as Su, C. & Holt, T. J. (2010). Cyber bullying in Chinese web forums: An examination of nature and extent. International Journal of Cybercriminology, 4, 672-684.