Use of Gaming Simulation for Cyberbullying Prevention

Kanae Suzuki; Megumi Kashibuchi; Ryo Yamaki; Ayuchi Kumazaki; Yukiko Horiuchi; Fumiko Inomata

doi:10.32165/jasag.22.SPECIAL_39

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Use of Gaming Simulation for Cyberbullying Prevention

Kanae Suzuki, Megumi Kashibuchi, Ryo Yamaki, Ayuchi Kumazaki, Yukiko Horiuchi, Fumiko Inomata

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Keywords: game-based educational materials, educational programs, gaming simulation, cyberbullying, bullying, bystanders, information morals

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2012 Volume 22 Issue SPECIAL Pages 39-48

DOI https://doi.org/10.32165/jasag.22.SPECIAL_39

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Abstract

As the internet use has spread in recent years, there has been much discussion about the issue of cyberbullying and how to deal with this problem. This article reviews game-based educational materials and the practical and theoretical literature on the use of games for cyberbullying and bullying prevention. Based on this review, issues and prospects for a gaming simulation for cyberbullying prevention are discussed.

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