Lucy R. Betts

Lucy R Betts is a senior lecturer in psychology with research interests in the area of social developmental psychology. Her current research examines adolescents’ experiences of cyber bullying, cyber victimisation and psychosocial adjustment. Previous research has focused on aspects of children’s social relationships with regard to psychosocial and school adjustment including predictors of centrality in best friend networks, peer liking and disliking, and trust.

Publications

Defining and Conceptualizing Cyberbullying
Defining and Conceptualizing Cyberbullying
Karin Spenser, Lucy R. Betts. © 2019. 12 pages.
Whilst researchers have defined face-to-face bullying to include elements of repetition, power imbalance, and intentional acts directed towards an individual, the definition and...
The Nature of Cyber Bullying Behaviours
The Nature of Cyber Bullying Behaviours
Lucy R. Betts. © 2019. 11 pages.
Digital technology has provided many benefits for young people. However, some of these benefits are offset against potential risk factors. For example, digital technology can be...
“A Large Can of Worms”: Teachers' Perceptions of Young People's Technology Use
“A Large Can of Worms”: Teachers' Perceptions of Young People's Technology Use
Lucy R. Betts, Karin A. Spenser. © 2019. 16 pages.
Digital technology use is increasingly impacting on the lives of young people. To gain a deeper understanding of the perceived impact of young people's digital technology...
Defining and Conceptualizing Cyberbullying
Defining and Conceptualizing Cyberbullying
Karin Spenser, Lucy R. Betts. © 2018. 10 pages.
The Nature of Cyber Bullying Behaviours
The Nature of Cyber Bullying Behaviours
Lucy R. Betts. © 2018. 10 pages.
Digital technology has provided many benefits for young people. However, some of these benefits are offset against potential risk factors. For example, digital technology can be...
The Effects of Cyberbullying on Children's School Adjustment
The Effects of Cyberbullying on Children's School Adjustment
Lucy R. Betts, James E. Houston. © 2012. 22 pages.
Bullying is commonplace in many schools. For many it is an every-day occurrence with eight out of ten children reporting that they have been the victim of bullying in the...