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The Efficacy of the Tabby Improved Prevention and Intervention Program in Reducing Cyberbullying and Cybervictimization among Students.

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Peer-reviewed

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Article

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Authors

Sorrentino, Anna 
Baldry, Anna Costanza  ORCID logo  https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3520-0048
Farrington, David P 

Abstract

Background. This article presents results from the evaluation of the Tabby Improved Prevention and Intervention Program (TIPIP) for cyberbullying and cybervictimization. TIPIP is theoretically designed to address cyberbullying and cybervictimization. It is the first program in this field developed combining the Ecological System Theory and the Threat Assessment Approach. Method. The Tabby Improved program was evaluated using an experimental design with 759 Italian students (aged 10⁻17 years) randomly allocated via their classes to either the Experimental or Control Group. Results. Repeated measures ANOVAs showed a significant decrease both in cyberbullying and cybervictimization among students who received the intervention with a follow-up period of six months. The program was more effective for boys than for girls. Conclusions. Because cyberbullying is a cruel problem negatively affecting those involved, validated interventions that prove their efficacy in reducing the problem using experimental designs should be widely tested and promoted, paying particular attention to implementing a program fully to increase and guarantee its effectiveness.

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Keywords

cyberbullying, cybervictimization, ecological system theory, prevention program, risk factors, tabby intervention program, threat assessment, Adolescent, Bullying, Child, Cyberbullying, Female, Humans, Internet, Italy, Male, Students

Journal Title

Int J Environ Res Public Health

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Journal ISSN

1661-7827
1660-4601

Volume Title

15

Publisher

MDPI AG