Personality Factors Predicting Cyberbullying and Online Harassment

2021 ◽  
pp. 130-152
Author(s):  
Ezgi Ildirim
Keyword(s):  
Online Communication ◽  
Physical Space ◽  
Personality Factors ◽  
World Population ◽  
Online Harassment ◽  
Online Bullying ◽  
Cyber Aggression ◽  
Bullying Behavior ◽  
Personality Theories ◽  
Online Communication Tools

Today more than half of the world population use the internet and online communication tools. These changes in communication has come with a pay-off, which is cyber aggression. Bullying behavior in physical space has changed its medium. Personality is one of the factors that play a role in traditional bullying and it is related to cyberbullying. Different personality theories examine personality and online harassment behavior relations from different perspectives. Biological theories focus on brain anomalies and hormone-behavior interaction. Psychoanalytic theory emphasizes how cyberspace effect personality. Trait view of personality theories found that different traits which are psychopathy, narcissism, machiavellianism, extraversion, openness, agreeableness, consciousness, neuroticism are related to cyberbullying perpetration. In this study, how personality traits related to online bullying behavior is examined. Researchers clearly showed that personality is a crucial factor in cyberbullying behavior. As cyberbullying behavior is complex, there is a need for further studies.

BUILDING ACADEMIC STAFF CAPACITY TO SUPPORT ONLINE LEARNING IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

2013 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Greig Krull ◽  
Brenda Mallinson
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Online Communication ◽  
Distance Teaching ◽  
Online Learners ◽  
Web Technologies ◽  
Course Material ◽  
Practical Experiences ◽  
Online Communication Tools

Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Africa face the challenge of responding to the expanding demand for tertiary education while maintaining or enhancing the quality of their course offerings. This has led to some HEIs introducing interactive web technologies to support their distance teaching and learning practices. However, academic staff at these institutions may struggle to provide sufficient support to online learners in part due to inadequate staff capacity in terms of familiarity with and use of online communication tools. This paper reports the practical experiences of building academic staff capacity within three southern Africa institutions, in order to initiate skills development and introduce foundational concepts in support of engaging online learners. The design of the course material is discussed and the experiences of the facilitators and participants are examined.

Cyberbullying and Internet Safety

2016 ◽  
pp. 529-559 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deirdre M. Kelly ◽  
Chrissie Arnold
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Democratic Participation ◽  
Public Attention ◽  
Critical Perspective ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Online Harassment ◽  
Internet Safety ◽  
Cyber Aggression ◽  
Online Abuse

The chapter considers cyberbullying in relation to Internet safety, concentrating on recent, high quality empirical studies. The review discusses conventional debates over how to define cyberbullying, arguing to limit the term to repeated, electronically-mediated incidents involving intention to harm and a power imbalance between bully and victim. It also takes note of the critical perspective that cyberbullying—through its generic and individualistic framing—deflects attention from the racism, sexism, ableism, and heterosexism that can motivate or exacerbate the problem of such bullying. The review concludes that: (a) cyberbullying, rigorously defined, is a phenomenon that is less pervasive and dire than widely believed; and (b) cyber-aggression and online harassment are more prevalent, yet understudied. Fueled by various societal inequalities, these latter forms of online abuse require urgent public attention. The chapter's recommendations are informed by a view of young people as apprentice citizens, who learn democratic participation by practicing it.

Recent Progress in Online Communication Tools for Urban Planning

2018 ◽  
pp. 1139-1155
Author(s):  
Lukasz Damurski
Keyword(s):  
Urban Planning ◽  
Online Communication ◽  
Historical Background ◽  
Communication Tools ◽  
Capital Cities ◽  
Comprehensive Method ◽  
Ict Tools ◽  
Planning Processes ◽  
Online Communication Tools ◽  
Regional Capital

This comparative analysis of Polish and German online communication tools for urban planning follows a similar study conducted in 2012. A comprehensive method for analysis of e-participation tools including three complimentary criteria: “transparency”, “spatiality” and “interactivity” is now enhanced with mobile applications for planning. Using the same research sample (the biggest regional capital cities) enables the comparison of the ICT tools in the years 2012-2015. The results show how public planning institutions improve and develop their online communication in urban planning processes in line with the contemporary trends and citizens' expectations. They also point to the emerging standards in e-participation in urban planning, evidently similar in Poland and Germany despite different historical background as well as socio-political and technological contexts.

Antagonistic framing of sustainability by energy suppliers

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 368-390 ◽  
Author(s):  
Franzisca Weder ◽  
Isabell Koinig ◽  
Denise Voci
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Online Communication ◽  
Clear Trend ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Corporate Websites ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Political Argumentation ◽  
Online Communication Tools ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Energy Companies

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to determine inasmuch energy suppliers dedicate communicative resources toward sustainable development and corporate social responsibility (CSR), also paying attention to how they frame it, and if they manage to achieve consistency in their communication or fall victim to contradictions. Design/methodology/approach By use of a qualitative content analysis, online communication tools (information on corporate websites) as well as content for download were examined in detail. The present study sample comprised of 12 case studies from selected countries (Austria, Russia, Germany, the USA, France and Korea). Findings Overall, findings indicate that CSR has already been implemented in most energy and energy-related industries; however, it is put forward with varying degrees of attention and intensity, depending on which topics energy companies choose to address communicatively (results were classified according to a frame positioning scheme by Weder, 2012, 2018). Results underscore the fact that, at times, companies are struggling to link their CSR projects back to their core businesses. Yet, a clear trend to politicization can be described as a strong correlation of communication strategies of energy suppliers and political programs of the respective country becomes obvious. Research limitations/implications Limited research as to how CSR topics are framed in different branches has been conducted to date; likewise, the energy sector, whose motives has been often subject to public questioning, has received little attention in CSR communication research to date. Hence, ambiguities were presumed to exist. Originality/value The present study examines the relevance and framing of CSR in a highly competitive, centralized industry that is challenged by a global process of transition to renewable energy. The results show that the analyzed energy suppliers offer only a limited variety of issue-specific frames; instead CSR as well as sustainability are (ab)used as master frames or “buzz words” in a fairly shallow economic or socio-political argumentation.

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of Marketing Communication and Importance of Its Evaluation in an Online Environment

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (24) ◽  
pp. 7016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Krizanova ◽  
George Lăzăroiu ◽  
Lubica Gajanova ◽  
Jana Kliestikova ◽  
Margareta Nadanyiova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Return On Investment ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Traditional Approach ◽  
Online Communication ◽  
Online Marketing ◽  
Marketing Communication ◽  
Online Environment ◽  
Communication Tools ◽  
Business World ◽  
Online Communication Tools

Online marketing communication covers a wide area and thus promotes an extensive reach of advertising to a broad audience. Hotels can achieve certain goals through online communication, mainly an increase of hotel awareness; an improvement of their image; and an increase in the level of customer satisfaction and trust, or brand loyalty. Measurement of the effectiveness of communication tools in the online environment is still a challenge, whether in the academic world or in the business world, mainly due to the complexity of this process. The main objective of this paper is to propose a methodology for implementing an indicator suitable for the evaluation of the effectiveness of online communication activities in the Slovak hotel industry. It uses analysis of the current usage of online marketing communication activities from the perspective of hotel service providers. The methodology should be applicable to support decision-making and actively support the sustainable development of hotels. In order to achieve the objective of the paper, the authors conducted a marketing survey focused on online marketing communication by Slovakian hotels to determine their use and to map the current state or methods of evaluating their effectiveness. Results of the research suggest that hotels in Slovakia perceive evaluating marketing communications online as being important, regardless of the size, length of operation, budget, and class of the hotel. They prefer financial metrics because they are a de facto manifestation of the traditional approach towards investment evaluation. The results also showed that return on investment is the most common metric for evaluating the investments of online communication activities, and that respondents expressed the highest level of confidence in this metric as well. In line with the results, we have proposed return on investment (ROI) as the most appropriate metric applicable in evaluation of the effectiveness of online communication tools.

scholarly journals Hate and harassment in academia: the rising concern of the online environment

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Atte Oksanen ◽  
Magdalena Celuch ◽  
Rita Latikka ◽  
Reetta Oksa ◽  
Nina Savela
Keyword(s):  
Minority Group ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Online Communication ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Teaching Staff ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Online Harassment ◽  
Staff Members ◽  
Research And Teaching ◽  
Wide Range

AbstractHostile online communication is a global concern. Academic research and teaching staff are among those professionals who routinely give public comments and are thus vulnerable to online attacks. This social psychological and criminological study investigated online harassment victimization among university researchers and teachers. Survey participants (N = 2,492) were university research and teaching staff members from five major universities in Finland. Victimization was assessed with a 20-item inventory. The study included a wide range of both background and general measures on well-being at work. Participants also took part in an online experiment involving a death threat targeting a colleague. Results showed that 30% of the participants reported being victims of online harassment during the prior 6 months. Victims were more often senior staff members, minority group members, and from the social sciences and humanities. Those active in traditional or social media were much more likely to be targeted. Victims reported higher psychological distress, lower generalized trust, and lower perceived social support at work than non-victims. Individuals who were targeted by a colleague from their work community reported higher post-traumatic stress disorder scores and a higher impact of perceived online harassment on their work compared to other victims. In the experimental part of the study, participants reported more anxiety when a close colleague received a death threat. Participants also recommended more countermeasures to a close colleague than to an unknown person from the same research field. Results indicate that online harassment compromises well-being at work in academia. There is an urgent need to find ways of preventing online harassment, both in workplaces and in society at large.

scholarly journals PENGGUNAAN ALAT KOMUNIKASI DARING VIA WHATSAPP GROUP DALAM PEMBELAJARAN SENI TARI PADA KELAS X OTKP SMK KARTIKA 1-2 PADANG

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 9
Author(s):  
Rahmi Syafira ◽  
Susmiarti Susmiarti
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Online Communication ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Communication Tools ◽  
Descriptive Approach ◽  
Online Communication Tools ◽  
Research Show

This study aims to determine and describe the use of online communication tools via whatsapp group in learning dance in class X OTKP SMK Kartika 1-2 Padang. This research is a qualitative study using a descriptive approach. The object of this research was 29 students of class X OTKP SMK Kartika 1-2 Padang. The research instrument was the researcher itself and was assisted by data collection tools such as dance videos, Whatsapp groups, and direct observation with the teacher doingthe instruction by using online learning communication tools for dance learning. The results of the research show that the use of online communication tools via WhatsApp group runs very well. Students are able to learn from any source in which at this time, the students can learn through technology / mobile phones.Students can access lessons learned such as learning dance practice on YouTube. At the second and third meetings, it can be seen that students understand and can do movements without the help of the teacher, and they can memorize only through YouTube. The last meeting also shows excellent learning outcomes. However, the teacher cannot assess the extent of the students' abilities in learning due to the fact that the teacher cannot monitor directly. Instead, the teacher can only provide direction in the form of solutions through Whatsapp group. Thus, the researcher concludes that the use of online communication tools via Whatsapp group in learning dance in class X OTKP is conducted well, and it can be used in learning dance practice.Keywords: The Use, Online Communication Tools, WhatsApp Group, Dance

scholarly journals The impact of COVID-19 and lockdown on families of students with special education needs

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 1010-1020
Author(s):  
Mohammad Abed Sakarneh
Keyword(s):  
Special Education ◽  
Online Communication ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Significant Events ◽  
Special Education Needs ◽  
Education Needs ◽  
Online Communication Tools ◽  
Continued Learning ◽  
The Impact

The Covid-19 pandemic has been one of the most significant events affecting the largest number of countries at the same time around the globe. Governments instituted the closure of schools and lockdown of cities and other areas to prevent the spread of the virus. Students had to learn through online platforms meant to enhance continued learning. The current study aimed to explore the extent to which Covid-19 pandemic and the lockdown impact families of students with special education needs. Qualitative approach was used; semi-structured interviews were undertaken using online communication tools via Google Meet platform and for data analysis Atlas.ti program was used for coding and categorizing. The findings revolved around main themes in the study include; behavior problems in the children, psychological distress for the parents, and difficulty of delivering the rigid content and schedules. Implications for school and social support are discussed for policymakers in Jordan.   Keywords: COVID 19, families, lockdown, students with special education needs.

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