1. Ways to deal with cyberbullying

2. Common acts of cyberbullies ​

3. If your friend is a bully

4. Physiological reasons

5. What is cyberbullying?

6. Effects on teenagers ​

7. Social reasons

8. Cyberbullying differs from offline bullying



A. Not surprisingly, cyberbullying is a significant stressor in a young person's life. In fact, research shows that 32 percent of kids who are targets of cyberbullying report that they experience at least one symptom of stress. In addition to feeling distressed, they also may feel embarrassed, hurt, and even fear for their safety. They may even blame themselves for being cyberbullied.

B. In the case of cyberbullying, the victim generally has no escape from the abuse and harassment. Unlike real-life encounters, online bullying and the Internet never really shut down. This can make victims feel as though they have no escape, particularly if the bullying involves sharing their personal information or when something posted about them goes viral. This type of bullying can go on for an extended period of time.

C. Cyberbullying refers to the use of digital technology to cause harm to other people. This typically involves the use of the Internet, but may also take place through mobile phones. Social media is one of the primary channels through which cyberbullying takes place, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and more. In general, cyberbullying is a brand new issue with increasing numbers of people using the Internet. For this reason, it remains not well understood.

D. Cyberbullies may be living with mental health issues that relate to their bullying or make it worse. Examples include problems with aggression, hyperactivity or impulsivity, as well as substance abuse. In addition, those personalities can be narcissists or psychopaths. These individuals tend to have a low level of empathy for other people and may bully others as a way of increasing their sense of power or worth.

E. Cyberbullies sometimes become bullies after having experienced cyberbullying themselves. In this way, they may be looking to feel more in control. If cyberbullying takes place between two people that were previously friends or in a relationship, it may be triggered by conflicts in the friendship or the breakdown of the relationship. It has also been suggested that some people engage in cyberbullying due to boredom or the desire to try out a new persona on the Internet.

F. The first thing to do about cyberbullying is to tell about this to an adult you trust. This is often easier said than done. People who are cyberbullied may feel embarrassed or reluctant to report a bully. Some may hesitate because they're not 100 percent sure who does the bullying. But bullying can get worse, so speak up until you find someone to help. Ignoring bullies is also a good method to stop cyberbullying, but it isn't always easy to do. If you see something upsetting, try to step away from the computer or turn off your phone for a while. Find something to distract yourself from what's going on. Taking a break like this allows you to keep things in perspective and focus on the good things in your life.

G. If you know of a friend who is acting as a cyberbully, take them aside and talk about it. Without putting your friend down, stand up for your own principles: let the bully know it's not OK. Explain to your friend that bullying can have serious consequences: for the bully, for those being bullied, and even for bystanders like you and your friends.