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This is a much needed book in the largely under-researched area of bullying among University students. The book is well-structured and clearly organised under key themes, from the student experience (Part I), to the nature and social context of bullying (Part II and III), and interventions and reflections (Part V and VI). The book is comprehensive with good use of themes, drawing on the expertise of the various authors and contributors.
As such, the book is able to tackle and provide insights into a wide variety of topics and areas in relation to bullying in HE, drawing on experiences and data from undergraduate students through to research students. Here, different elements and aspects in relation to the nature of bullying are addressed. For example, by drawing on peer community integration theory and positioning theory to examine associations between peer relationships and positioning in peer groups and bullying. Notions to do with homophobic and transphobic bullying are also addressed. Furthermore, stalking and the relationship between mental health and bullying, in both bullies and victims, are discussed.
In addition to focusing on the nature of bullying, social context is also addressed. Part IV touches on cross-cultural issues and the role social context in bullying at Universities in the USA, Greece, and Argentina, Estonia and Finland - as such the book is able to provide an insight into different perspectives and viewpoints.
Useful insights into interventions and policies are provided in Part V of the book, from therapeutic interventions through to policies/procedures and legal definitions in relation to cyberbullying and rape culture. All of this is pulled together nicely in the bit on ‘reflections’, which marks the final part of the book (Part VI).
This is a pioneering book, which is a must-read for anybody affiliated with HE institutions!