Cyberbullying
Cyberbullying is a different from the other forms of bullying. Cyberbullying involves bullying over digital devices such as cell phones, tablets, computers. This type of bullying can and does happen over SMS, apps, and text messaging. This type of bullying can include many things from sharing private or even personal information about an individual, sending or posting negative thoughts about someone, and or mean content about someone else.
- Instant Messaging
- Social Media
- SMS also known as text messaging
Some Concerns
When it comes to social media the content of what
an individual will post could result in negative, mean, or hurtful
content which creates a voice for that particular person. This can
create an online reputation of someone not just of the person
being bullied but also the person doing the bullying.
- Persistent: When it comes to using digital devices the bullying can go on for long periods of time last up to 24 hrs a day.
- Permanent: Any information that is being posted is permanent if not reported and removed.
- Hard to Notice: You are not able to see or hear it happening.
Sources:
“What Is Cyberbullying.” StopBullying.gov, Department of Health and Human Services, www.stopbullying.gov/cyberbullying/what-is-it/index.html.
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