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ERIC Number: EJ1048127
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2015-Feb
Pages: 7
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1045-1595
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An Overview of Cyberbullying in Higher Education
Washington, Edwina Thomas
Adult Learning, v26 n1 p21-27 Feb 2015
Bullying is a social problem. The proliferation of electronic technology has provided a new forum for bullies to harm victims. That is, bullies can transmit harmful text messages, photos, or video over the Internet and other digital communication devices to victims. This malpractice of technology-oriented phenomenon known as cyberbullying has become a social problem. College students who have been cyberbullied have committed suicide, dropped out, or endured torment while in school. This article provides an overview of cyberbullying among adults in higher education and an examination of the current status of state and federal laws that may serve as deterrents to cyberbullying.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; Adult Education
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Language: English
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