Online abuse: Cyberbullying, harassment, and stalking

Adam M. Bossler, Thomas J. Holt

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Abstract

The development of computers, cell phones, and the Internet allows individuals to connect with one another with ease in a variety of ways in near real time. The beneficial impact of these resources, however, has been adulterated by some to engage in abusive communications while online. Specifically, individuals now use email, text messaging, and social networking sites to spread hurtful or malicious information about others. This entry summarizes the problem of online abuse via cyberbullying, online harassment, and stalking by discussing the prevalence of these phenomena as well as the prospective predictors of victimization.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEncyclopedia of Cyber Behavior
PublisherIGI Global
Pages911-917
Number of pages7
Volume1
ISBN (Print)9781466603158
DOIs
StatePublished - 2012

Scopus Subject Areas

  • General Social Sciences

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