Cyberbullying in schools

Hello and welcome to my blog! My name is Saara Sheya, my student number is 130029548 and I’m a Final year student at The International University of Management (IUM) and you can find my blog at fightcyberbullyinginschools.com. Through this platform, I aim to raise awareness about the realities of cyberbullying in schools, share resources, and foster discussions that can lead to positive change. I believe that by educating ourselves and supporting one another, we can empower students to navigate the digital world with confidence and kindness. Thank you for joining me on this important journey



What is Cyber bullying?

Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place over digital devices like cell phones, computers, and tablets. Cyberbullying can occur through SMS, Text, and apps, or online in social media, forums, or gaming where people can view, participate in, or share content. Cyberbullying includes sending, posting, or sharing negative, harmful, false, or mean content about someone else. It can include sharing personal or private information about someone else causing embarrassment or humiliation. Some cyberbullying crosses the line into unlawful or criminal behavior.

The most common places where cyberbullying occurs are:

  • Social Media, such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and Tik Tok
  • Text messaging and messaging apps on mobile or tablet devices
  • Instant messaging, direct messaging, and online chatting over the internet
  • Online forums, chat rooms, and message boards, such as Reddit
  • Email
  • Online gaming communities


Different types of Cyberbullying

As the internet continues to evolve, so do the different types of cyberbullying on social media platforms. Teens and young adults are subject to the threat of multiple types of online harassment, including cyberstalking, outing, doxing, fraping, and catfishing, to name a few.

Common types of cyberbullying include:

  • Exclusion – To intentionally leave someone else out of an online group or message thread.
  • Harassment – To send persistent and hurtful online messages to a victim. These messages can contain threats.
  • Cyberstalking – To monitor a victim’s online presence closely.
  • Outing – To openly reveal a person’s gender identity or sexual orientation without their consent.
  • Doxxing – To maliciously share personal data about an individual online that wouldn’t normally be publicly known to harass or intimidate a victim.
  • Fraping – To use a victim’s social media accounts to post inappropriate content with the victim’s name attached to it.
  • Trolling – To post derogatory comments about them online in the hopes of hurting these individuals.
  • Dissing – To spread cruel information about the victim.
  • Flaming – To post about or send insults and profanity to a victim.
  • Denigration – To send, post, or publish false information online about the individual.
  • Impersonation – To post comments on social media and chat rooms in the individual’s name.
  • Trickery – To befriend a victim until the targeted individual feels comfortable sharing secrets and other sensitive information, and then publicly releases the information.
  • Fake Profiles – To set up fake online profiles on behalf of victims.
  • Catfishing – To create a fake online identity and pretend to be someone else.

Warning signs of cyberbullying

Cyberbullying impacts at least one out of every four middle and high school students. Many of those who experience it don’t tell anyone. If a child displays any of these signs, he or she might be involved. However, not all youth who are cyberbullied will display these signs, and some who do show these signs may have other issues in their lives that should be addressed. Take the time to investigate further if you see any of these red flags among the youth you care for.




References

https://socialmediavictims.org/cyberbullying/

https://www.centeredrecoveryprograms.com/cyberbullying/

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