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Cyberbullying: Flanders as a hotspot for cyberbullying research

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Abstract

This book provides an overview of digital and media literacy research in Flanders, Belgium. It has a two-pronged approach. On the one hand, it looks back at how the political and technological context has changed over the last 10 to 15 years and how the use of digital technologies and media by children, young people and adults has evolved. On the other hand, it provides insights into current debates in the field of digital and media literacy. What are the needs of different audiences such as children, socio-economically vulnerable groups, people with disabilities or even influencers? What evolving forms of literacy do we need in our fully digitalised society? What are the key challenges in relation to practices such as sexting, cyberbullying, exploring (fake) news and (dis)information, and online gaming and dating? Flemish researchers contribute to these international debates with excellent research, while taking into account the specificities of our small region.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEmpowering the Digital Citizen
Subtitle of host publicationDigital and Media Literacy Research in Flanders, Belgium
EditorsLeo Van Audenhove, Andy Demeulenaere, Michel Walrave, Leen d'Haenens, Eva Lievens, Hadewijck Vanwynsberghe, Davy Nijs
Place of PublicationGhent, Belgiujm
PublisherOwl Press
Chapter15
Pages290-306
Number of pages17
ISBN (Electronic)9789493457188
ISBN (Print)9789493409972
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 16 May 2025

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
    SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Keywords

  • cyberbullying
  • aggressive
  • smartphone
  • social media
  • social epidemic

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