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Heterosexual and Nonheterosexual Young University Students' Involvement in Traditional and Cyber Forms of Bullying

Year: 2012

Type: article

Abstract: Research has consistently found that school students who do not identify as self-declared completely heterosexual are at increased risk of victimization by bullying from peers. This study examined heterosexual and nonheterosexual university students' involvement in both traditional and cyber forms of bullying, as either bullies or victims. Five hundred twenty-eight first-year university students (M=19.52 years old) were surveyed about their sexual orientation and their bullying experiences over the previous 12 months. The results showed that nonheterosexual young people reported higher levels of involvement in traditional bullying, both as victims and perpetrators, in comparison to heterosexual students. In contrast, cyberbullying trends were generally found to be similar for heterosexual and nonheterosexual young people. Gender differences were also found. The implications of these results are discussed in terms of intervention and prevention of the victimization of nonheterosexual university students.

Source: Cyberpsychology Behavior and Social Networking

DOI: 10.1089/cyber.2012.0132

Authors: Kate Wensley, Marilyn Campbell

Institution: Queensland University of Technology

Language: English

Topic: Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Gender equality, Reduced inequalities, Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W116077635