Bullying Among University Students
Cross-national perspectives
By Carrie Anne Myers, Helen Cowie | Publisher: Taylor and Francis
About the book
Bullying Amongst University Students is a pioneering collection of knowledge and evidence exploring the under-researched phenomenon of bullying in universities. Abusive behaviour amongst young people is a serious and pervasive problem that is exacerbated by the rapid advances in electronic communication, and in this book the authors highlight the problem and proceed to facilitate new practices and policies to address it.
This book brings together an international team of authors from a range of disciplines, encompassing education, psychology, criminology, law and counselling, who have carried out research in the area of university bullying. Addressing critical dialogues and debates, the authors explore peer on peer violence, intimidation and social exclusion before considering its effects on students and making recommendations for action and further research. Key topics include:
- Cyberbullying and cyber aggression
- Rape culture across the university
- Homophobic and transphobic bullying
- The impact of bullying on mental health
- The role of bully and victim across the lifespan
- Policies and procedures to address bullying
International in authorship and scope, this book will be an invaluable resource for students and researchers in fields such as education, psychology, sociology, health studies and criminology. It is also essential reading for university policy-makers and union representatives responsible for the emotional and physical well-being of students.
Editions of Bullying Among University Students
- EBook
- ISBN 9781317611233
- PDF
- ISBN 9781317611240
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Bullying Amongst University Students is a pioneering collection of knowledge and evidence exploring the under-researched phenomenon of bullying in universities. Abusive behaviour amongst young people is a serious and pervasive problem that is exacerbated by the rapid advances in electronic communication, and in this book the authors highlight the problem and proceed to facilitate new practices and policies to address it.
This book brings together an international team of authors from a range of disciplines, encompassing education, psychology, criminology, law and counselling, who have carried out research in the area of university bullying. Addressing critical dialogues and debates, the authors explore peer on peer violence, intimidation and social exclusion before considering its effects on students and making recommendations for action and further research. Key topics include:
- Cyberbullying and cyber aggression
- Rape culture across the university
- Homophobic and transphobic bullying
- The impact of bullying on mental health
- The role of bully and victim across the lifespan
- Policies and procedures to address bullying
International in authorship and scope, this book will be an invaluable resource for students and researchers in fields such as education, psychology, sociology, health studies and criminology. It is also essential reading for university policy-makers and union representatives responsible for the emotional and physical well-being of students.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bullying Among University Students about?
Bullying Amongst University Students is a pioneering collection of knowledge and evidence exploring the under-researched phenomenon of bullying in universities. Abusive behaviour amongst young people is a serious and pervasive problem that is exacerbated by the rapid advances in electronic communication, and in this book the authors highlight the problem and proceed to facilitate new practices and policies to address it.
This book brings together an international team of authors from a range of disciplines, encompassing education, psychology, criminology, law and counselling, who have carried out research in the area of university bullying. Addressing critical dialogues and debates, the authors explore peer on peer violence, intimidation and social exclusion before considering its effects on students and making recommendations for action and further research. Key topics include:
- Cyberbullying and cyber aggression
- Rape culture across the university
- Homophobic and transphobic bullying
- The impact of bullying on mental health
- The role of bully and victim across the lifespan
- Policies and procedures to address bullying
International in authorship and scope, this book will be an invaluable resource for students and researchers in fields such as education, psychology, sociology, health studies and criminology. It is also essential reading for university policy-makers and union representatives responsible for the emotional and physical well-being of students.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Bullying Among University Students?
Society and Social Sciences > Education / Educational sciences / Pedagogy > Higher education, tertiary education
Where can I read a sample of Bullying Among University Students?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317611233
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Bullying Among University Students?
Carrie Anne Myers, Helen Cowie
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Bullying Among University Students is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317611233) and pdf(ISBN 9781317611240)