Abstract
Cyberbullying is a relatively new phenomenon that has been the focus of much research in recent years. However, much of the research has failed to include a culturally and ethnically diverse sample. This study was designed as an exploratory, qualitative investigation meant to include the voices of an ethnically diverse sample. Through the use of a cyberbullying questionnaire and semi-structured follow-up interviews, participants were encouraged to share their experiences of cyberbullying as victims, bullies, and as bully/victims. Results suggested that cyberbullying is a common experience for college-age individuals from ethnic minority populations. Common forms of cyberbullying were identified, as well as the locations in which cyberbullying most frequently occurs. The attitudes and perceptions of participants with regard to cyberbullying were identified and discussed, including participants' thoughts on potential interventions and the prevention of future cyberbullying. Implications for future research were also identified and discussed.