Journal article
An Investigative Model of Adult Cyberbullying: A Court Case Analysis
26/10/2021
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Abstract
Cyberbullying is a major social issue that is on the rise with a substantial
potential to impact a large number of Internet users globally. The growth and
rapid proliferation of the Internet and other ubiquitous technologies like
social media and smart mobile devices have increased the propensity of
cyberbullying, providing it with a wider audience and rapid access. This
research developed an investigative model for cyberbullying, specifically
developed for adults. Therein, the model considers the cyberbullying journey
from conception of the bullying idea, identification of the target to the
bullying as an action. The a-priori model is motivated by the General Theory of
Crime and the Routine Activity Theory. The a-priori model is then validated
using 20 cyberbullying court cases from Australia, Canada, the United States
and Scotland.
Details
- Title
- An Investigative Model of Adult Cyberbullying: A Court Case Analysis
- Creators
- Chintha KaluarachchiDarshana SederaMatthew Warren
- Identifiers
- 991012978864802368
- Academic Unit
- Management; Faculty of Business, Law and Arts
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article