Cyber bullying in public: Case study of bullied youth in Bangkok area
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In this paper, the author proposes only phase 2 research with the objectives of: 1) study motivation or factors, that cause cyberbullying, 2) study the method or process of cyber-bullying, 3) study the effect of cyberbullied, and 4) study guidelines of coping with and managing cyberbullied victims. This particular study has been done through the experiences of bullied youth in Bangkok. The qualitative research methods use in-depth interviews of 12 people and a focus group of 5 people. The interview form consists of 2 parts: part 1, the personal factor questionnaire form, and part 2, the interview form of open-ended questions about bullying in public online spaces. Data were analyzed by transcription of interview recordings of key informants one by one.
The conclusions of this research are as follows:
1. The motivations, factors, or reasons, that cause cyberbullying, are mainly observed in three components: 1) Conflict, 2) Deception, and 3) Impetuousness.
2. The method or process of bullying is mainly observed in three components: 1) Quarrel, 2) Dissemination of false information that causes damage to the victims, and 3) Exclusion from the group.
3. The effect of cyberbullying is divided into two dimensions: the effect of cyberbullying on themselves (victims), and the effect of cyberbullying on people around them (victims).
4. Study guidelines for coping with and managing cyberbullied victims are divided into two methods: Start with yourself, and Get advice from family and close friends.
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