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Title	Cyber-bullying among college students: a test of social learning theory
Abstract	This study examined the extent of cyber-bullying among college students and how well Ronald Akers' Social Learning Theory predicted cyber-bullying perpetration. In addition, this study explored students' use of media and the characteristics associated with involvement in cyber-bullying behaviors as victims, perpetrators, and observers. Approximately 10%, 37%, and 53% of the study sample (n = 296) experienced cyber-bullying perpetration, victimization, and observation respectively. Negative binomial regression analyses revealed that social learning variables were not associated with cyber-bullying perpetration or observation; however, the theory provided some support for the prediction of cyber-bullying victimization. Additionally, socioeconomic status and race were statistically related to cyber-bullying perpetration, while age and prior victimization were associated with cyber-bullying victimization. Implications for Social Learning Theory, future research, and policy are discussed.
Date	2018

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Title: Cyber-bullying among college students: a test of social learning theory
Personal Name(s): Lucas, Kweilin T.
Phaneuf, Shannon
Corporate Name(s): Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Criminology and Criminal Justice.
Note: Publisher info.: Dissertation/Thesis.
Advisors: Phaneuf, Shannon Committee members: Daniel Lee; Alida Merlo; Sadie Mummert.
Topical Subject(s): Educational sociology
Criminology
Higher education