Research Proposal Landrum L
THE IMPACT OF BULLYNG AND CYBERBULLYING
ON THE WELL-BEING OF STUDENTS
LORENZO LANDRUM
TROY UNIVERSITY
Introduction
Statement of the Problem Bullying has always been a problem amongst students in academic and social settings. However, the government, school administration, parents, and the media have begun to examine this issue more closely due to the increase in reported incidents and new factors i.e., social networks. According to stopbullying.gov, which is managed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, bullying is defined as “unwanted aggressive behavior among school age children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance” (What is Bullying, 2012). Significance of the Problem The significance of cyber-bullying has increased over the past couple of years. With the constant increase of technology, it has made it easy for students to taunt and humiliate others. According to stopbullying.gov, which is managed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, cyber-bullying is defined as “bullying that takes place using electronic technology, which includes devices such as cell phones, computers and tablets, as well as social media sites, text messages, chat and websites” (What is Bullying, 2012).
Research Question Is there a relationship between bullying and the well-being of students?
Hypothesis
There is a relationship between bullying, as measured by the Personal Experience Checklist (PECK), and well-being, as measured by the Ryff Scale in students.
Literature Review
Cyber-bullying: Peer Victimization Direct or traditional bullying has become a way of the past. The new generation of “bullies” are now mobile and do not have to have direct contact with their victims. Bullying that was once mostly based on physical altercations have now progressed to vicious rumors sent via text message or embarrassing pictures posted on social networking sites. Not only have the methods changed, but the tools of choice now include cell
ON THE WELL-BEING OF STUDENTS
LORENZO LANDRUM
TROY UNIVERSITY
Introduction
Statement of the Problem Bullying has always been a problem amongst students in academic and social settings. However, the government, school administration, parents, and the media have begun to examine this issue more closely due to the increase in reported incidents and new factors i.e., social networks. According to stopbullying.gov, which is managed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, bullying is defined as “unwanted aggressive behavior among school age children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance” (What is Bullying, 2012). Significance of the Problem The significance of cyber-bullying has increased over the past couple of years. With the constant increase of technology, it has made it easy for students to taunt and humiliate others. According to stopbullying.gov, which is managed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, cyber-bullying is defined as “bullying that takes place using electronic technology, which includes devices such as cell phones, computers and tablets, as well as social media sites, text messages, chat and websites” (What is Bullying, 2012).
Research Question Is there a relationship between bullying and the well-being of students?
Hypothesis
There is a relationship between bullying, as measured by the Personal Experience Checklist (PECK), and well-being, as measured by the Ryff Scale in students.
Literature Review
Cyber-bullying: Peer Victimization Direct or traditional bullying has become a way of the past. The new generation of “bullies” are now mobile and do not have to have direct contact with their victims. Bullying that was once mostly based on physical altercations have now progressed to vicious rumors sent via text message or embarrassing pictures posted on social networking sites. Not only have the methods changed, but the tools of choice now include cell
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