Scoping Bullying and Cyberbullying Victimization Among Gifted Adolescents in Ireland
Project Partners/Funders
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Project Overview
This project aims to investigate the prevalence and impact of bullying and cyberbullying among a sample of 195 academically gifted adolescents in Ireland. A high rate of bullying and cyberbullying victimisation was detected. Indicative findings also showed that females, LGBTI+ and twice exceptional gifted adolescents scored significantly lower in wellbeing and higher in anxiety. These findings aim to inform anti-bullying policies for the inclusion of gifted adolescents in schools.
Researchers: Dr Mairéad Foody, Catriona Ledwith, Colm O’Reilly, Robert Slonje
External Partners: Centre For Talented Youth, Ireland
Project Goals
- Research the intersection of giftedness and bullying
- To determine bullying victimisation prevalence rates
- Scope out the potential impact this victimisation has on academically gifted adolescents
- Use the findings to inform anti-bullying policies and more work in the area
Research Areas
Giftedness, Adolescent Mental Health, Anti-Bullying, Cyberbullying
Publications
1 paper is currently under review
Principal Investigator
Research Team
Dr Mairéad Foody
Catriona Ledwith
Colm O’Reilly
Robert Slonje