The Dangers Of Cyberbullying By Christopher B.

“...1 in 3 teens [have] admitted to being a victim of cyberbullying…” says child psychologist, Eden Foster, in reference to a survey, talked about in “The Dangers of Cyberbullying” by Brett Warke, that shows the absolute significance of cyberbullying in this day and age. Cyberbullying on social media is everywhere and it’s about time that someone took some action against it, and, in this case, taking legal action via prosecution may be the best way to go. Let it not be said that cyberbullying and bullying are different, infact, the only difference is the platform they take place on. Cyberbullying is done with the same malicious intent as face-to-face bullying is done with: the intent to hurt a victim in a psychological or physical way- showing

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has identified cyber-bulling an "emerging public-health problem,” notes Thomas Billitteri from the CQ Researcher. Cyber-bullying is a growing trend that has been blown out of proportion during recent years. Jaana Juyonen, a professor of psychology at UCLA, asserts that “more than 70 percent of heavy Internet users ages 12 through 17 — mostly girls — said they had experienced at least one incident of online intimidation via e-mail, cell phones, chat rooms and other electronic media in the previous years.” This high amount of energy teens spend on social media is making them susceptible to cyber-bullying. Alex Orozco, a 19 year old college student who also went to my same high school, recalled, “Just last week I was going through my Twitter’s news feed and I bumped into this horrible fight between two girls at my school. Worst part of it was,

Today, teenagers rely more on the internet, and other technologies to keep in touch with their friends, and social lives. They are on all sorts of social media platforms such as facebook, twitter, instagram, snapchat and so much more. They also use different forms of technology such as cellphones, and online chatrooms to communicate with friends and social circles. Many adolescents use this growing technology as a bridge between their everyday reality, and virtual reality, and sometimes, use this technology to intimidate and harass other students which is a form of cyberbullying. Jemica Carter and Wilson Feleta, authors of “Cyberbullying a 21st century health care phenomenon,” define cyberbullying as,“covert, psychological bullying [conveyed] through electronic mediums’” (Cyberbullying) Elizabeth Anderson publisher of the article, Teenagers spend 27 hours a week online: how internet use has ballooned in the last decade, demonstrates how there has been a dramatic increase in the use of technology in the last

Cyberbullying is becoming more of an issue than traditional bullying because of social media. Social media gives kids the opportunity to bully others and not get caught because they are hiding behind a screen. "Bullying among teens in the United States had become an increased problem since the invention of the Internet only several decades ago. Teens use their access to the internet to target other teens that might have emotional struggles already. Bullies use social networking sites, such as Facebook, to send off bad messages about their peers for everyone acquainted with the bully to see. The harsh comments eventually end up in person at school, making it an environment the victim can not learn in." (Lindsey, para. 1) Most people do no report that they are getting bullied so

Cyberbullying is “when the Internet, cell phones, or other devices are used to send or post text or images intended to hurt or embarrass another person” (NCPC, 2016). With millions of young people, particularly teenagers, frequenting the Internet to do class work and socialize, cyberbullying, or online bullying, has become a serious cause for concern. First, with the advent of technology being integrated into public schools, some young people are creating online identities and anonymously posting images or harassing messages intended to harm others. These kinds of harassing online behaviors are being reported at schools in many U.S. states (Davis, 2012). As a result, “Thirty-eight states have bullying laws that include a ban on ‘electronic harassment’ in their provisions, and 14 states have laws that expressly prohibit cyberbullying” (Davis, 2012).

As children born into a digital generation we’ve become heavily reliant on forms of technology to aid us through our day-to-day lives. Children today are seeking platforms of social media as a medium of communication amongst their peers. In 2013 the Australian Communications and Media Authority “current statistics describe the use of social networking at 88% for 12-13 year old, 97% for 14-15 year olds and 99% for 16-17 year olds” (ACMA, 2013). Which is particularly high as these children are still students and are face to face with peers and friends daily so their internet use would be most prominent whilst at home. With such frequent activity and easily accessible Internet access problems are bound to arise which is how the issue of cyber bullying is born. The definition of “Cyber Bullying is the act of using the Internet, mobile phones, video games, or other technology gadgets to send, text, or post images intended to hurt or embarrass another person.” (Friendlyschools 2015).

“Our increasingly connected world has created another platform for bullies to harass their victims. No longer are bullies confined to picking on other kids on the school playground; today, many bullies are refraining from physical assaults, opting instead for around the clock bashing via email, social media, instant messaging and other online platforms. Although parents, teachers and other authority figures can no longer count on physical signs like scars, torn clothing and bruises to tell the story, this certainly doesn’t mean that the effects of cyber bullying are any less damaging.” (Cyber Bullying Statistics 2014. (n.d.).) In 2014, 52% of young people report being cyber bullied and approximately 10%-20% of those experience cyber bullying regularly. Of the young people who reported cyber-bullying incidents, 33% of them reported that their bullies threatened them. Over 55% of all teens who use social media have witnessed bullying through it and more than 80% of teens regularly use cell phones, making them the most popular form of technology and a common medium for cyber bullying.

In today 's world Social Media is playing a key role on how youth interact and mature. Just a generation ago, the average person didn’t have internet and computers were not common (Social Media Bullying, 2014). Fast forward to the present day and it has become less common for a person to not have a computerised device in their palm or pocket. With the ease of access to a social world comes upsides and downsides to the way our society has shifted and evolved. The mass use of media allows individuals to stay in easy, constant contact with loved ones or people geographically across the globe from us. It also allows for an effortless way for individuals to hide behind a computer and bully others through online profiles. This effect is called cyber bullying and has exploded in use through the occurrence of Social Media.

Cyberbullying is an unforeseen consequence of the rapid increase of children’s use of technology. Cyberbullying is a specific kind of harassment that takes place on an electric device i.e. computers, smartphones, and tablets. The aggressor will use communication tools like email, texts, and chat rooms, as well as social media sources such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat. Online harassment is different from a regular bullying because it is something that can happen twenty-four hours a day, it has no limits. Another reason why this type harassment is an issue is that it can happen anonymously, which makes its origins hard to trace. Children can sometimes be affected negatively by these bullies. These affects are

In a survey done in 2016, Cyberbullying.org asked 5,700 students how many of them have been cyber bullied in their lifetime, 34 percent said that they had been bullied at some point in their lifetime. That is over 1900 kids who have been bullied at some point. 1900 kids have felt out of place for so many different reasons. Technology has advanced tremendously within the last 10 years. With the growth of technology along comes the growth of cyber bullying. As new social media platforms are being made, people are finding ways to others that they go to school with. Social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram are feeding grounds for these bullies to verbally attack others. Together we need to find a way to limit the amount of bullying that goes on throughout the world, every bit of effort we put in might be able to help save someone’s life.

As the use of technology continues to increase, the disadvantages also continue to increase. In today’s time, everyone has a smart phone, or access to the internet. In adolescents, 24% of teens are on social media almost constantly and 71% are active on at least one social media site per week (Lenhart, 2015). Within the last decade cyber bullying has become the newest form of bullying, while 9% of students in grades 9-12 have experienced bullying, 15% of high school studens, alone have experienced cyberbullying in the last year (“Stop Bullying”). Adolescents are typically targeted on the internet by those who have been bullied before, to gain power, or to get revenge on someone. Cyberbullying has harmful psychological impacts on adolescents. Those whom are cyberbullied are at a higher risk for depression and feeling sad and lonely. Adolescents are also likely to struggle mentally, physically, and socially.

Traditional bullying has been going around forever since the 1500s. However; the the development of technology, technology has opened paths thake take bullying to a whole new level. Unfortunately, internet access to technology such as social media; has worsen the issues of bullying. Unlike traditional bullying, cyberbullying is easier and more likely to happen because the cyberbully can be completely anonymous; making it harder to identify the bully. The reasons above show how bullying can be simple with a click of a button. Limiting access to technology would decrease the number of victims being cyberbullied because the effects of cyberbullying are dangerous, the rise of technology opens a path for more online access to cyberbullying, and each day, more and more people are being affected by cyberbullying.

Social networking has taken bullying to the highest degree. Children and teens have taken the internet in and embraced it for socializing and communicating. Before advanced technology, children and teens were troubled by school bullies. These bullies would act out in school hallways or on the bus. Today, victims are targeted by bullies over internet, whether its social media or instant messaging. Most people undergo some form of bullying throughout their childhood. Growing up, I didn’t experience any physical bullies, but I experienced name calling and mean comments I also dealt with bullies online. These bullies are known as cyberbullies. Cyberbullying manifests itself by sending harassing and threatening messages to another individual through the internet. It impacts a lot of people and can lead to many long-term or even life-long affects. This topic is captivating because it’s an issue that has become out of control. Cyberbullying is an issue that will not stop if nothing is being done to prevent it. In this paper, I will talk about why people cyberbully, the affects it has on individuals, and how it can be prevented.

With the growing numbers of children plugging into technology and surfing the World Wide Web on the waves of cyberspace comes the emergent problem of cyberbullying. No longer are children confined to the playground and hallways to spread their dissent. A study conducted by Dosomething.org showed that forty-three percent of children confided that they had been bullied online. With over eighty percent of teens using a cell phone with internet access and ninety percent signing into social media accounts, the opportunity to bully behind the screen is without a doubt a problem of epic proportions (Dosomething.org). These

One major impact of social media on society is cyber bullying. Because of social media, bullying is made easier for people to attack one another. “Nearly 43% of kids have been bullied online. 1 in 4 has had it happen more than once” (“11 Facts About Cyberbullying”). Cyberbullying has a major impact on society because kids are being bullied in more increasingly numbers than ever before, and it is occurring more frequently than ever. Back then, one in six kids were bullied in person compared to one in two kids who are getting bullied over social media today. Forms of social media have majorly enlarged the amount of bullying that is happening to people, especially young people. Part of the reason cyber bullying amounts are increasing is because “81% of youth think bullying online is easier to get away with, than bullying in person” (“11 Facts About Cyberbullying”). Nowadays people are taking bullying to social