Citation

Bhat CS. Aust. J. Guid. Couns. 2008; 18(1): 53-66.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Australian Guidance and Counsellors Association, Publisher Australian Academic Press)

DOI

10.1375/ajgc.18.1.53

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Cyber bullying or bullying via information and communications technology tools such as the internet and mobile phones is a problem of growing concern with school-aged students. Cyber bullying actions may not take place on school premises, but detrimental effects are experienced by victims of cyber bullying in schools. Tools used by cyber bullies are presented and the impact on victims is discussed. Intervention strategies for school counsellors, guidance officers, and school personnel to adopt with students and parents are presented.

Language: en

Keywords

cyber bullies; cyber bullying; electronic bullying; internet bullying; school bullying