CYBERBULLYING

• A willful and repeated harm experienced through the use of computers, cell phones, or other electronic devices.
• Must be a deliberate pattern of behavior.

COMMON FORMS OF CYBERBULLYING

• Hacking someone’s account to pose as them
• Tricking someone into revealing personal information
• Creating websites or an account designed to make fun of someone else

WHERE DOES CYBERBULLYING TAKE PLACE?

• Social Media platforms are most common(i.e. Facebook, Twitter) but Cyberbullying can be experienced anywhere on the internet, even via email or text message.

WHEN DOES IT OCCUR?

• Sometimes Cyberbullying only goes on for as long as you allow it.
• Some people are able to block the individual via whatever social media platform or text message in which is being received.
• Others may need access to said account for important reasons

HOW DOES IT OCCUR?

• Psychological effect on an individual
• The perpetrator can continue to attacking from multiple platforms or usernames remaining anonymous
• Resulting in serious issues with self esteem and trust, a greater risk of depression, and sometimes even suicide

WHY?

• The perpetrator doesn’t have to physically confront its victims
• Anonymity can create many more personal targets

TYPES OF CYBERBULLYING

• Flaming
• Exclusion
• Harassment
• Cyberstalking
• Outing
• Masquerading

FLAMING

• A common occurrence on messege boards or a open public space
• One or more bullies attacking a particular individual for their views or comments
• Can include harsh images, cruel language, or threats

EXCLUSION

• Singling out of one person being targeted
• Left out or ignored on chats or message boards
• Their name will still come up from the bully on their message board in a ill spirited manner

HARASSMENT

• When a bully attacks one person repeatedly
• This can be done in one space, such as a message board, but can carry over into other forms of social media or text messaging

CYBERSTALKING

• One or more people going to great lengths to find information out about an individual
• Threatening them
• Following the around on other websites or social media
• Possibly crossing the line into physical stalking
• Can result in jail time in extreme cases

MASQUERADING

• When a bully creates a fake identity to harass someone anonymously, or impersonate someone else
• The bully also may create a social media profile as their victim to perpetrate a poor reputation for their victim

WORKS CITED

SIGNS OF CYBERBULLYING

• Appearing upset after having used the internet or the phone
• Being secretive or protective of one’s digital life
• Withdrawing from family and friends
• Being nervous when receiving a text or email

WORKS CITED

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• FAHY, A. E. et al. Longitudinal Associations Between Cyberbullying Involvement and Adolescent Mental Health. Journal of Adolescent Health, [s. l.], v. 59, n. 5, p. 502–509, 2016. 1 December 2018.
• KOWALSKI, R. M.; LIMBER, S. P. Psychological, Physical, and Academic Correlates of Cyberbullying and Traditional Bullying. Journal of Adolescent Health, [s. l.], v. 53, n. 1, p. S13–S20, 2013.1 Dec 2018.
• “Cyberbullying: Awareness & Prevention in College & Social Media.” Affordable. 1 December 2018.
• WHITTAKER, E.; KOWALSKI, R. M. Cyberbullying Via Social Media. Journal of School Violence, [s. l.], v. 14, n. 1, p. 11–29, 2015. 1 December 2018.