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What is Cyber Stalking

Handbook of Research on Bullying in Media and Beyond
Repeated and unwanted online contact, communication, tracking targeting an individual or a group of people.
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Cyberbullies and Cyberpunks, Oh My: Examining Cyberbullying Through a Domestic and International Lens
Songyon Shin (Southeast Missouri State University, USA), Joshua T. Shadwick (Southeast Missouri State University, USA), Kristen N. Sobba (Southeast Missouri State University, USA), and Monica Bixby Radu (Southeast Missouri State University, USA)
Copyright: © 2023 |Pages: 24
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-5426-8.ch009
Abstract
For decades, cyberbullying has been acknowledged as a social phenomenon that poses adverse effects on victims. Scholarship generally defines cyberbullying as repeated behaviors that intend to harm the victims. Prior studies aimed at investigating cyberbullying and victimization patterns among juveniles. Furthermore, risk factors, which increase the likelihood of cyberbullying engagement, had been revealed in several different studies. While there are consistent findings regarding the negative outcomes of cyberbullying, the trends are somewhat obscure due to inconsistent methodology. Furthermore, despite cyberbullying being a domestic and international issue, prior research practices have limited generalizability across samples. These limitations led to inherent gaps in the literature, which ultimately hinders a comprehensive understanding of cyberbullying. Thus, the ultimate purpose of this chapter is to provide both domestic and international reviews regarding cyberbullying engagement. By doing so, this chapter will navigate an in-depth analysis of cyberbullying worldwide.
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The Dark Side of Digitalization: Digital Mobbing
It occurs when perpetrator follows a person into their private and intimate spheres, around the clock and over and over again. The motive is mostly spurned love; Offenders and victims usually know each other - except for celebrities.
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A Routine Activity Theory-Based Framework for Combating Cybercrime
The use of the Internet or other electronic means to stalk or harass an individual, a group of individuals, or an organization.
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Cyber-Crimes against Adolescents: Bridges between a Psychological and a Design Approach
Default behavior implemented repeatedly and intentionally that is not desired by the target(s), with the use of IT. Some of the behaviors include routine and seemingly harmless actions (e.g., posting on Facebook, sending email), but also unambiguously intimidating actions (e.g., sending threatening messages, identity theft).
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