Counsellors' Phenomenological Experiences of Working with Children or Young People who have been Cyberbullied: Using Thematic Analysis of Semi Structured Interviews

Catherine Knibbs, Stephen Goss and Kate Anthony
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Catherine Knibbs: Newman University, Birmingham, UK
Stephen Goss: Metanoia Institute, London, UK & Online Therapy Institute, Linlithgow, UK
Kate Anthony: Online Therapy Institute, Linlithgow, UK

International Journal of Technoethics (IJT), 2017, vol. 8, issue 1, 68-86

Abstract: There is currently a large body of quantitative evidence to support the prevalence of cyberbullying behaviours, however operationalising the term and measuring this consistently is proving difficult. Aim: The present study aimed to explore qualitatively how counsellors define, understand and work with this issue with clients. Method: Six child counsellors were interviewed about their experiences of working with clients who had been cyberbullied. Analysis: Data was analysed using Braun and Clarke's (2006) thematic analysis. Results: Seven themes emerged with three sub-themes arising from these. Discussion: The research provides a balanced argument for appropriate training and continuing professional development for counsellors and supervisors working with this issue.

Date: 2017
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