Teachers’ perceptions, beliefs and concerns about cyberbullying

• DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-8535.2012.01363.x
• Publication Date: 2012-07-31T08:05:15Z
• Authors: Sigal Eden; Tali Heiman; Dorit Olenik‐Shemesh
• Keywords: Mainstream; Harassment; School teachers

Abstract S chools and teachers nowadays face new difficulties challenges as a result of the fast growth cyberbullying. The aim study is to examine perceptions, beliefs concerns about cyberbullying, well needs, professionally diverse group teachers. Three‐hundred twenty‐eight (88.4% female, 11.6% male) from different types schools professional foci were randomly selected completed cyberbullying questionnaire regarding their perceptions personal experiences in relation They also provided background information. Findings indicate that noted problem school, suggesting urgent attention be paid three aspects: policy making, enhancing awareness school team coping strategies for parents. About half reported students complain harassment through mobile phone Internet, some themselves cyberbullied. It was found teachers’ gender, education level age they taught affected concern therefore how credible school's commitment act on it. Female expressed more than male teachers, did younger children. Special concerned mainstream likely believe must confronted. results contribute our understanding which could serve basis developing guidelines establishing programs cope with