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This study investigates students’ beliefs and experiences regarding cooperation among various stakeholders to overcome cyberbullying in Norwegian schools. The main aim was to shed light on the students’ needs regarding cyberbullying. Q methodology was employed to reveal the adolescents’ personal opinions regarding how they would solve a hypothetical scenario, where their peer was subjected to cyberbullying. The 33 participants were recruited from elementary (12-year-olds) and junior high school (13- and 14-year-olds), as these ages (and school transition) mark a crucial stage due to increase in use of technology. The students sorted 40 statements into a quasi-normal distribution grid. The factor analysis revealed distinct viewpoints. The exploration of the individual viewpoints showed that the children are either strongly opposed to being monitored online, and wish to maintain their privacy, or agree that adult supervision is needed in their internet use. The findings reveal students’ differing expectations and preferences regarding monitoring and supervision of their internet use both at home and at school. The findings highlighted the importance of having a trusted adult, which may help when cyberbullying occurs. Implications for practice are reflected upon, as the outcomes include insights into the previously overlooked students’ subjective experience of stakeholder cooperation to combat cyberbullying.
| Please indicate what type of scientific contribution it is | Mixed method study |
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| Please also indicate what kind of contribution it is: | Practitioner experiences |
