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 language | English |
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Title of host publication | Encyclopedia of Cyber Behavior |
Publisher | IGI Global |
Pages | 911-917 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Volume | 1 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781466603158 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2012 |
Scopus Subject Areas
- General Social Sciences