In this episode, Yuying Tan (Sherry), a PhD Researcher from the MIOS research group at the University of Antwerp, speaks with Jun Sung Hong, an Associate Professor from Wayne State University School of Social Work. Dr. Hong is an expert in bias-based bullying and peer victimization. This short conversation briefly dives into the world of cyberbullying among teens, sharing practical coping strategies for young people and school intervention and prevention programs for schools. 

Highlights

[02:08 - 06:41] What is Cyberbullying?
Dr. Hong explains what cyberbullying is, how it differs from traditional bullying, and its impact on teens.

[06:41 - 09:41] Coping Strategies:
Get practical tips for teens on how to handle and overcome cyberbullying.

[10:05 - 11:41] Parental Guidance:
Discover the signs of cyberbullying in your children and learn how to support them.

[11:41 - 15:40] School Intervention/Prevention Programs:
Learn about social-emotional learning programs and the challenges schools face in preventing cyberbullying.

Links and Resources:

Learn more about Dr. Hong's work https://socialwork.wayne.edu/profile/fl4684 

Podcaster:

Sherry (Yuying Tan), a PhD researcher from the Department of Communication Studies, University of Antwerp

https://www.uantwerpen.be/en/staff/yuying-tan/research/ 

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Linkedin: Yuying Tan

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Funding and Support:

This podcast series is made possible thanks to the generous support from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie grant agreement No. 861047.

Need Help with Cyberbullying? If you or someone you know is experiencing cyberbullying, reach out to helplines for support:

Belgium: Child Focus: 116 000 | childfocus.be

Netherlands: Kindertelefoon: 0800 0432 | kindertelefoon.nl

Germany: Nummer gegen Kummer: 116 111 | nummergegenkummer.de

Finland: Mannerheim League for Child Welfare: 116 111 | mll.fi

Ireland: ISPCC Childline: 1800 666 666 | childline.ie

Sweden: BRIS: 116 111 | bris.se

US: Crisis Text Line: Text "CONNECT" to 741741 for counselors for any kind of bullying, including cyberbullying​ | https://www.crisistextline.org/topics/bullying/#what-is-bullying-1 

UK: Childline | 0800 1111 | https://www.childline.org.uk/ 

Singapore: Help123 |1800 6123 123| https://www.help123.sg/