Elektronisk mobbning
ur ett professionellt perspektiv
Professionellt perspektivElektronisk mobbningPersonliga intervjuerSocialsekreterareRikstäckande organisationerSocial changesTheory of social workSociala förändringarTeorier om socialt arbeteSocial problems and welfareNational insuranceSociala problemSocial välfärdSocialförsäkringSocial SciencesLaw and Political Science
The purpose of this study was to examine how professional workers understand the bullying problem among Swedish youth in the age of 13-15 years. The main focus was to examine the new phenomena electronic bullying, from a professional point of view.The biggest question to answer was: "How does the school and organizations understand the bullying situation among Swedish youth today?" Individual interviews with professional social workers within the school and nationwide organizations have been used to fulfill the purpose of this work. Two different respondent types were used in order to get a wide perspective and a dynamic view.Electronic bullying had increased, but the school yard was still the most common arena for bullying, according to the respondents. The schools tried to prevent bullying, but the social workers felt that they lacked some knowledge of electronic bullying, because it was relative new. Electronic bullying often took place at home. This made it rougher for the victims compared to traditional bullying. It showed up that it was important not to make a distinction between traditional and electronic bullying, because electronic bullying was an extension of the school yard bullying.