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. 2019 Jun 28;2(1):e12683. doi: 10.2196/12683

Table 2.

Cyberbullying concept map clusters.

Cluster number Proposed name Example items
1 Characteristics of perpetrators and targets Lack of empathy, afraid to go back to school, and “small minds”
2 Consequences for perpetrators and targets Alienating, crippling, and devastating
3 Characteristics of the bullying experience Aggressive, intent to harm, disrespect, and hostile
4 and 8 Bullying techniques Ostracize, antagonize, and “mean girls”
5 Characteristics of the cyberbullying experience Anonymous, constant, and perceived lack of consequences
6 Cyberbullying techniques Making unwanted posts go viral, excessive messaging
7 Cyberbullying cases Sending rude messages from someone else’s account to get people mad at the person
9 Perceived vulnerabilities Negative statements about clothes, family situation, intelligence, social status, appearance, and sexuality