Graduate Student Council Fireside Chat. Bullying and Cyber Bullying: What Do We Know and Where Do We Go From Here?

Session Type: Invited Speaker Session

Abstract

Bullying and cyberbullying are both major public health concerns that schools across America and globally face. The results of face-to-face bullying have short- and long-term negative outcomes for perpetrators, victims, and bystanders. Cyberbullying is also a growing phenomenon that is affecting the lives of many youth. This session will review current research on the prevalence, the etiology, and preventative approaches related to bullying and cyberbullying involvement. Research clearly shows that these two behaviors overlap and share similar risk and protective factors. A social-ecological framework will be used to illustrate these factors as they relate to youth's involvement in both forms of bullying. Prevention efforts that stem from research will be discussed.

Sub Unit

• Graduate Student Council

Chairs

• Gabriel Joey Merrin, University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign

• Matthew King, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Speakers

• Dorothy L. Espelage, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

• Chad Allen Rose, University of Missouri - Columbia