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Cyber-aggression: definition and concept of cyberbullying

Grigg, Dorothy Wunmi·2010·Australian Journal of Guidance and Counselling

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Abstract This study examined definitions and concepts of cyberbullying. It identified words, terms and definitions used for negative acts on the internet and mobile phones across different age groups in the United Kingdom. Young people and adults' (N = 32; age = 8–54) constructs and perceptions of negative online behaviours were also reported. Focus groups and individual interviews were employed using qualitative triangulation: Thematic Analysis and Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. The study examined current definitions and concepts of cyberbullying and how these differ in its findings; and considered different ways to foster positive online behaviour for the context of practitioners. The concept of cyber-aggression is used to describe a wide range of behaviours other than cyberbullying. The findings indicate that there is a need to include a broader definition in line with the current trend of a range of behaviours that are common with internet and mobile phone usage.

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  • Cyberaggression was proposed as a broader, more encompassing term.

    “Instead, cyberaggression was proposed as a broader, more encompassing term, defined as “intentional harm delivered by the use of electronic means to a person or a group of people irrespective of their age, who perceive(s) such acts as offensive, derogatory, harmful or unwanted” (61, p. 152).”
  • Grigg conducted focus groups and interviews with individuals aged between 8-54 and found that cyberbullying was considered a vague, inadequate and restricted term, not broad enough to encompass the wide range of negative and aggressive behaviors that take place online.

    “Grigg (61) conducted focus groups and interviews with individuals aged between 8–54 to understand their perceptions of cyberbullying. Results suggested that cyberbullying was considered a vague, inadequate and restricted term, not broad enough to encompass the wide range of negative and aggressive behaviors that take place online.”
  • Participants' perceptions of cyberaggression closely aligned to Grigg's definition of cyberaggression.

    “As such, their perceptions closely aligned to Grigg’s (61) definition of cyberaggression.”
  • Another distinguishing factor of cyberbullying is the large space in which a cyber bully has to offend, with no limits, boundaries or time constraints, so the victim can be targeted at any time or place, including their own home and/or bedroom.

    “Another distinguishing factor is the large space in which a cyber bully has to offend.There are no limits, boundaries or even time constraints, so the victim can be targeted at any time or place, including their own home and/or bedroom (Grigg, 2010;Sticca and Perren, 2013).”

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Authors
Grigg, D. W.
Affiliations
Goldsmiths University of London (GB)
Corresponding author
Grigg, Dorothy Wunmi
Venue
Australian Journal of Guidance and Counselling
Published
2010-12-01
Volume
20
Issue
2
Pages
143-156
ISSN
  • 1037-2911 (ISSN-L)
  • 1839-2520
OpenAlex
W2033087746
Cited by
396
References
26
Citations by year
2026: 16 · 2025: 21 · 2024: 29 · 2023: 34 · 2022: 35 · 2021: 33 · 2020: 38 · 2019: 35 · 2018: 27 · 2017: 30 · 2016: 22 · 2015: 26 · 2014: 17 · 2013: 17 · 2012: 14
FWCI
14.43
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
Australian Journal of Guidance and Counselling (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression
  • Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Artificial Intelligence › Hate Speech and Cyberbullying Detection
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Impact of Technology on Adolescents
Keywords
cyberbullying, online aggression, mobile phone use, internet use, youth, adults, age differences, practitioner guidance

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