Introduction

This introduction presents an overview of the key concepts discussed in the subsequent chapters of this book. The book aims to fill the gap in the research literature by discussing the nature, extent, impacts, proposed solutions, and policy and practice considerations of bullying in the cyber-world at post-secondary. It discusses the research findings that have policy and practice implications for university decision-makers who are increasingly faced with the growing problems and impacts of cyberbullying on campuses. The book reviews what is known to date about the nature and extent of cyberbullying among post-secondary students in Japan. It delves into the homophobic and transphobic online experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and/or questioning post-secondary students. The book provides an overview of their research examining the cyberbullying experiences of students and faculty members at four Canadian universities. It examines the role of cyber-bystanders and how to prepare members of the campus community to intervene when they witness cyberbullying.