Cyberbullying Research Outline for Signature Assignment - NCU

This assignment presents a research paper outline on cyberbullying among young adults. The outline is structured to include both qualitative and quantitative approaches to investigate the phenomenon. The introduction sets the stage by highlighting the prevalence of social media use among children and the increasing commonality of cyberbullying. The outline proposes two hypothetical studies: one using a quantitative method with surveys, interviews, and questionnaires to explore the mental state and actions of victims, and the other employing a qualitative approach, using close observation and personal interviews to examine the frequency and impact of cyberbullying. The paper also delves into the potential reasons behind cyberbullying and the reluctance of victims to report incidents. The conclusion emphasizes the impact of cyberbullying on young adults. The paper cites several relevant sources to support the research.

Running head: CYBERBULLYING AMONGST YOUNG ADULTS
CYBERBULLYING AMONGST YOUNG ADULTS
Name of the Student
Name of the University
Author Note

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RESEARCH PAPER OUTLINE
I. Introduction
A. “children using social media for the longest time.”
B. Why cyberbullying has become so common among young adults?
C.History of cyberbullying
D.Thesis
II. Body section 1 (Quantitative approach)
A. Hypothetical study explanation
B. Research question and answer
i. What is the mental state of the victim?
ii. What are the actions of victims when they face the bullying?
iii. Why don’t the victims report to their parents or elders?
iv.Why does bullying take place?
C. Independent variable
i. Cyberbullying
D. Dependent variable
i.Thoughts of victims
ii. Beliefs of victims
E. Planned analysis
i. Survey
a. Interviews
b. Questionnaires

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III. Body section 2 (Qualitative analysis)
A. Hypothetical study
B. Research questions
i. Is the use of cell phone more often?
ii. What is the frequency of cyberbullying?
iii. What was the reaction of the elderly person when the cyberbullying
incident was shared?
C. Types of qualitative techniques
i. Close observation of the victim and change of behavioral pattern.
ii. Personal interviews and questionnaires
IV. Conclusion
A. “children should not be allowed to be on social media”
B. Impact of cyberbullying on young adults.

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References
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Li, Q. (2010). Cyberbullying in high schools: A study of students' behaviors and beliefs about
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Nelson, M. (2003). School bullies going high tech. Retrieved from http://www.
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Thorp, D. (2004). Cyberbullies on the prowl in the schoolyard. Retrieved from http://
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Vandebosch, H., & Van Cleemput, K. (2008). Defining cyberbullying: A qualitative research
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