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Social Networking, Cyber Bullying, and the Role of Community Education

Social Networking, Cyber Bullying, and the Role of Community Education

Michelle Sofo, Francesco Sofo
Copyright: © 2013 |Pages: 17
ISBN13: 9781466629554|ISBN10: 146662955X|EISBN13: 9781466629561
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-2955-4.ch008
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Sofo, Michelle, and Francesco Sofo. "Social Networking, Cyber Bullying, and the Role of Community Education." Technology Use and Research Approaches for Community Education and Professional Development, edited by Valerie C. Bryan and Viktor Wang, IGI Global, 2013, pp. 117-133. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-2955-4.ch008

APA

Sofo, M. & Sofo, F. (2013). Social Networking, Cyber Bullying, and the Role of Community Education. In V. Bryan & V. Wang (Eds.), Technology Use and Research Approaches for Community Education and Professional Development (pp. 117-133). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-2955-4.ch008

Chicago

Sofo, Michelle, and Francesco Sofo. "Social Networking, Cyber Bullying, and the Role of Community Education." In Technology Use and Research Approaches for Community Education and Professional Development, edited by Valerie C. Bryan and Viktor Wang, 117-133. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2013. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-2955-4.ch008

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Abstract

This chapter explores the link between social capital, the bullying that can occur via social networking sites, and community education. It becomes evident that social networking sites are influential sources of informal learning despite the published literature being somewhat divided on the sociological, psychological, and emotional benefits of social networking. Through the presentation of Australian statistics and case studies, the chapter demonstrates how social capital can be eroded through the misuse of social networking sites particularly in the form of cyber bullying. The Australian government has responded to the social impacts of cyber bullying by funding an extensive community education program. Through examining this program, it is possible to see how important it is to have effective and accessible community education regarding safe and responsible social networking.

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