Research Sara Pabian

Abstract

The vision for the NETHATE (Network of Excellence of Training on HATE) ETN is to bring together an interdisciplinary team of world-leading European researchers to tackle a highly ambitious and relevant research project on the nature of hate. It will also examine the dynamics of its spread in both offline and online fora, mitigation and reconciliation strategies, and the impact on victims and bystanders. The research and training programme will deliver doctoral training of 15 ESRs and highimpact research outputs. The complementary research skills and training expertise within this inter-sectoral ETN will ensure that the ESRs trained will become Europe's next generation of researchers, teachers and practitioners in understanding the roots and impacts of hate, as well as mitigation strategies, which will support the development of a sustainable democratic culture across the EU. The participation of 10 universities and 1 NGO as the network Beneficiaries and 14 Partner organisations (2 Ministries, 2 companies and 10 NGO's) all deeply involved in this area will ensure that the ESRs acquire a broad and deep multi-disciplinary and inter-sectoral training and experience that will make them highly marketable and sought after graduates.

Researcher(s)

• Promoter: Vandebosch Heidi
• Co-promoter: Pabian Sara
• Co-promoter: Poels Karolien

Research team(s)

• Media, ICT and interpersonal relations in Organisations and Society (MIOS)

Project type(s)

• Research Project

Abstract

Research on online aggression among adults is scarce, and if investigated among this group, researchers mainly focus on specific forms that have high prevalence rates among adolescents. There are indications in the scientific literature that adults, too, behave aggressively online, but the specific forms early, middle, and late adults perform might differ from those of adolescent perpetrators, as well as the social contexts in which these behaviors are performed. The present project aims to advance knowledge about and understanding of adult perpetration of online aggression. The project will formulate evidence-based answers to the following research questions: (1) Which forms of online aggression are (mostly) perpetrated by early, middle, and late adults?; (2) In which social contexts is online aggression (mostly) performed by early, middle, and late adults?; (3) Is an adults' life positioning related to performing (specific forms of) online aggression (in specific social contexts)?; and (4) Are generational values and beliefs on the use of aggression related to performing (specific forms of) online aggression (in specific contexts)?. These questions will be answered through the use of a combined research method, consisting of qualitative in-depth interviews and a quantitative cross-sectional survey.

Researcher(s)

• Promoter: Pabian Sara

Research team(s)

• Media, ICT and interpersonal relations in Organisations and Society (MIOS)

Project website

Project type(s)

• Research Project

Abstract

This project aims to advance knowledge and understanding about how victims cope with cyberbullying and whether these strategies are effective after a longer period of time, for instance years after being cyberbullied. Effectiveness will be evaluated in terms of (1) victimization rates (Is the victim still being bullied?), (2) mental health problems (Does the victim experience mental health problems such as social anxiety, low self-esteem, or anger?), and (3) school/work outcomes and forming close relationships (Has this event empowered the adolescent to do well in school or at work, and has it led to forming close relationships with others?). These questions will be answered through the use of a combined research method. First, a large quantitative retrospective study will be conducted among 1,500 late adolescents and emerging adults aged 18 to 25. Respondents will be asked via an online survey about their involvement with cyberbullying and traditional bullying victimization in the past ten years, and how they coped with victimization in the past, as well as their current involvement in bullying, mental health problems, school/work life, and relationships. Second, qualitative narrative interviews will be conducted with victims of cyberbullying to further investigate how victims look back at the coping strategies they used and the consequences of being cyberbullied. The retrospective study will be launched in October 2016, whereas the interviews will be conducted in January and February 2017.

Researcher(s)

• Promoter: Pabian Sara

Research team(s)

• Media, ICT and interpersonal relations in Organisations and Society (MIOS)

Project type(s)

• Research Project

Abstract

This project aims to advance knowledge and understanding about how victims cope with cyberbullying and whether these strategies are effective immediately (within six months after being cyberbullied), after two years, and after five years. Effectiveness will be evaluated in terms of (1) victimization rates (Is the victim still being bullied?), (2) mental health problems (Does the victim experience mental health problems such as social anxiety, low self-esteem, or anger?), and (3) school/work outcomes and forming close relationships (Has this event empowered the adolescent to do well in school or at work, and has it led to forming close relationships with others?). These questions will be answered through the use of a combined method: a longitudinal study of youngsters to evaluate short-term, middle-term and long-term effectiveness, and a retrospective study and interviews of young adults to further evaluate long-term effectiveness will be conducted.

Researcher(s)

• Promoter: Vandebosch Heidi
• Fellow: Pabian Sara

Research team(s)

• Media, ICT and interpersonal relations in Organisations and Society (MIOS)

Project type(s)

• Research Project