An Examination of Preservice
Teachers’ Perceptions about
Cyberbullying
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Türkiye Bilimsel ve Teknolojik Araştırma Kurumu, Ankara, TURKIYE
Publication date: 2010-12-22
EURASIA J. Math., Sci Tech. Ed 2010;6(4):263-270
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Today, in parallel with the increase of technology use, cyberbullying becomes one of the
major issues in schools affecting students’ lives negatively similar to bullying. To minimize
the negative effects of cyberbullying and to get preservice teachers ready for managing
cyberbullying, it is necessary to examine preservice teachers’ perception about
cyberbullying. For this mission, the present study was conducted. Data were collected
using a web-based survey form from seven different state universities in Turkey. One
hundred and sixty three preservice teachers, who are senior level students, participated in
the study. The results indicate that a majority of the preservice teachers recognize
cyberbullying as a problem and understand its negative effects on students, as well as the
need for school commitment on preventing cyberbullying. Although a majority of the
preservice students have a high level of awareness for cyberbullying, they indicate the need
for cyberbullying training during university education.