ABSTRACT

To meet the need for theoretically sound and evidence-based interventions, and based on theory and recommendations from the literature, one needs to develop an intervention containing three web-based and computer tailored pieces of advices for cyberbully victims: Online Pestkoppenstoppen (Stop online bullies). This chapter provides a detailed description of the systematic development of the three web-based tailored pieces of advice for cyberbully victims that aimed at increasing psychological wellbeing, and decreasing victimisation, problem behaviour, school problems and truancy. A plan for the adoption, implementation and continuation of the web-based tailored pieces of advice was developed. To facilitate adoption and implementation, a linkage group was formed. The chapter describes how each step of the Intervention Mapping (IM) protocol is used to develop the intervention, focusing on the first four steps. These steps are: needs assessment; matrices of change objectives; theory-based methods and practical strategies; and programme components and materials.