What are the emerging areas of research on cyber bullying?
More research is needed to understand the possible effects of different modalities of cyber bullying on students who are targeted. New products and materials have been developed to help prevent and address cyber bullying as part of comprehensive bullying prevention efforts. Research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of these strategies in reducing bullying. We also have much to learn about effective ways of engaging parents in prevention and intervention. How can we best bridge the digital divide that exists between many adults and youths? Finally, we know very little about the emotions and behavior of bystanders to cyber bullying. How can we best engage them to help stop and prevent cyber bullying? Q6: Is there anything educators can do to prevent cyber bullying from occurring? There is much that educators can do to prevent cyber bullying. Here are eight recommendations from our book, Cyber Bullying: Bullying in the Digital Age. • Incorporate cyber-bullying prevention messages i
