Psychological Impact of Cyber-Bullying: Implications for School Counsellors
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Bullying, Mental Health, School CounsellingAbstract
Cyber-bullying is asignificant problem for children today. This study provides evidence of the psychological impact of cyber-bullying among victimized children ages 10 to 17 years (M = 12.48, SD = 1.79) from 23 urban schools in a western province of Canada (N = 239). Students who were cyber-bullied reported high levels of anxious, externalizing, and depressed feelings/behaviours for all types of cyber-bullying they experienced, with girls reporting more severe impact than boys. Strategies are discussed for school counsellors working with youth who have been victimized through electronic means.Downloads
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Published
2013-07-29
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Nordahl, J., Beran, T. N., & Dittrick, C. J. (2013). Psychological Impact of Cyber-Bullying: Implications for School Counsellors. Canadian Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy, 47(3). Retrieved from https://cjc-rcc.ucalgary.ca/article/view/60946
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