WHAT IS CYBERBULLYING?
TRUIMPH OVER CYBERBULLYING
Cyberbullying uses all forms of technology and social media. There are also many kinds of cyberbullying.
FORMS OF CYBERBULLYING
"Don't let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good." Romans 12:21
(New Living Translation)
Harassment: Repeatedly sending nasty, mean and insulting messages.
Denigration: "Dissing" someone online. Sending or posting gossip or rumors about a person to damage his or her reputation or friendship.
Flaming: Online fights using electronic messages with angry and vulgar language.
Impersonation: Pretending to be someone else and sending or posting material to get that person in trouble or danger or to damage that person's reputation or friendships.
Outing: Sharing someone's secrets or embarassing information or images online.
Trickery: Talking someone into revealing secrets or embarassing information or images online.
Exclusion: Intentionally or cruelly excluding someone from an online group.
Cyberstalking: Repeated, intense harassment and denigration that includes threats or creates significant fear.
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EFFECTS OF CYBERBULLYING
WHO ARE CYBERBULLIES?
Typically, cyberbullies tend to be females because of the indirect (verbal) nature or cyberbullying.
Cyberbulling doesn't require the bully to be frightening. They don't even have to be big and strong or fast. They just have to be able to use the internet.
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Usually, cyberbullies are people who wouldn't be bullies in real life. They are brave online since there is anonymity - that means they can remain anonymous.
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Cyberbullying is intentional and repetitive harm that is done by using computers, cell phones, or other electronic devices.
This type of bullying is different than traditional, or face-to-face, bullying. However, victims can experience both types of bullying at the same time.
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Cyberbullying has some serious effects. It can cause extra stress and anxiety, as well as an increased possibility for suicidal behavior. It can also cause reduced self-esteem and a decline in school performance.
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Concerns with a victim's mental health are critical. Cyberbullying often leaves the bullied feeling vulnerable, defenseless, unhappy and troubled.
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Cyberbullies can use
mean and/or inappropriate
text messages, messages on
social media sites, and posting unfavorable pictures of their victims without permission.
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