2. Cyberbullying
■ 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.
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4. The most common places where cyberbullying
occurs are:
■ Social Media, such as Facebook, Instagram,
Snapchat, and Twitter
■ SMS (Short Message Service) also known as Text
Message sent through devices
■ Instant Message (via devices, email provider
services, apps, and social media messaging
features)
■ Email
5. Frequency of Cyberbullying
■ The 2014–2015 School Crime Supplement - PDF (National Center
for Education Statistics and Bureau of Justice Statistics) indicates
that, nationwide, about 21% of students ages 12-18 experienced
bullying.
■ The 2015 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention) also indicates that an estimated
16% of high school students were bullied electronically in the 12
months prior to the survey.
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7. Why should we stop cyberbullying?
■ Cyberbullying has a lot of effects specially to
those experiencing it. Bullying of all kinds
can seriously affect the mental health,
academic work, and physical health of
children who are targeted.
8. ■ We must try to end all forms of bullying, particularly the new
emerging problem of cyberbullying because:
1. Cyberbullying can occur at any time of the day or night
2. Cyberbullying messages and images can be distributed quickly to
a very wide audience
3. Children and youth can be anonymous when cyberbullying, which
makes it difficult (and sometimes impossible) to trace them
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10. Laws and Sanctions
■ While all states have criminal laws that apply to bullying, not all
have special statutes that apply to cyberbullying or bullying that
takes place outside of school. Schools may take action either as
required by law, or with local or school policies that allow them to
discipline or take other action. Some states also have provisions to
address bullying if it affects school performance. You can learn
about the laws and policies in each state, including if they cover
cyberbullying.
11. Tips to stop cyberbullying
■ Don’t respond. If someone bullies you, remember that your
reaction is usually exactly what the bully wants. It gives him or her
power over you. Who wants to empower a bully?
■ Don’t retaliate. Getting back at the bully turns you into one and
reinforces the bully’s behavior. Help avoid a whole cycle of
aggression.
■ Save the evidence. The only good news about digital bullying is
that the harassing messages can usually be captured, saved, and
shown to someone who can help. You need to do this even if it’s
minor stuff, in case things escalate.
12. Tips to stop cyberbullying
■ Talk to a trusted adult. You deserve backup. It’s always good to involve
a parent but – if you can’t – a school counselor usually knows how to
help. Sometimes both are needed. If you’re really nervous about saying
something, see if there’s a way to report the incident anonymously at
school.
■ Block the bully. If the harassment’s coming in the form of instant
messages, texts, or profile comments, do yourself a favor: Use
preferences or privacy tools to block the person. If it’s in chat, leave the
“room.”
■ Be civil. Even if you don’t like someone, it’s a good idea to be decent
and not sink to the other person’s level. Also, research shows that
gossiping about and trash talking others increases your risk of being
bullied. Treat people the way you want to be treated.
13. Tips to stop cyberbullying
■ Don’t be a bully. How would you feel if someone harassed you? You
know the old saying about walking a mile in someone’s shoes; even
a few seconds of thinking about how another person might feel can put a
big damper on aggression. That’s needed in this world.
■ Be a friend, not a bystander. Watching or forwarding mean messages
empowers bullies and hurts victims even more. If you can, tell bullies to
stop or let them know harassment makes people look stupid and mean.
It’s time to let bullies know their behavior is unacceptable – cruel abuse
of fellow human beings. If you can’t stop the bully, at least try to help the
victim and report the behavior.
14. Harmful effects:
Intimidation, emotional damage, and suicide
According to the Cyberbullying Research Center, "there have been
several high‐profile cases involving teenagers taking their own lives in
part because of being harassed and mistreated over the Internet, a
phenomenon we have termed cyberbullicide – suicide indirectly or directly
influenced by experiences with online aggression."
Cyberbullying is an intense form of psychological abuse, whose victims
are more than twice as likely to suffer from mental disorders compared to
traditional bullying.
The reluctance youth have in telling an authority figure about instances of
cyberbullying has led to fatal outcomes. At least three children between
the ages of 12 and 13 have committed suicide due to depression brought
on by cyberbullying, according to reports by USA Today and the Baltimore
Examiner.
15. The effects of cyberbullying vary, but research illustrates that cyberbullying
adversely affects youth to a higher degree than adolescents and adults.
Youth are more likely to suffer since they are still growing mentally and
physically.Jennifer N. Caudle, a certified family physician, says, "Kids that
are bullied are likely to experience anxiety, depression, loneliness,
unhappiness and poor sleep".
Harmful effects:
On youth and teenagers
16. ■ This image shows different aspects of cyberbullying that can take
place on the internet which puts more emotional strain on the
younger children and teenage who experience cyberbullying.
17. Internet addiction
■ Internet addiction is described as an impulse control
disorder, which does not involve use of an intoxicating
drug and is very similar to pathological gambling. Some
Internet users may develop an emotional attachment to
on-line friends and activities they create on their
computer screens. Internet users may enjoy aspects of
the Internet that allow them to meet, socialize, and
exchange ideas through the use of chat rooms, social
networking websites, or "virtual communities."
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19. Warning signs of internet addiction
■ Preoccupation with the Internet. (Thoughts about previous on-line
activity or anticipation of the next on-line session.)
■ Use of the Internet in increasing amounts of time in order to
achieve satisfaction.
■ Repeated, unsuccessful efforts to control, cut back or stop Internet
use.net.
20. ■ Feelings of restlessness, moodiness, depression, or irritability
when attempting to cut down use of the Internet.
■ On-line longer than originally intended.
■ Jeopardized or risked loss of significant relationships, job,
educational or career opportunities because of Internet use.
Warning signs of internet addiction
21. ■ Lies to family members, therapists, or others to conceal
the extent of involvement with the Internet.
■ Use of the Internet is a way to escape from problems or
to relieve a dysphoric mood. (e.g. Feelings of
hopelessness, guilt, anxiety, depression.)
Warning signs of internet addiction
22. Effects of internet addiction
■ Internet addiction results in personal, family, academic, financial,
and occupational problems that are characteristic of other
addictions. Impairments of real life relationships are disrupted as
a result of excessive use of the Internet. Individuals suffering from
Internet addiction spend more time in solitary seclusion, spend
less time with real people in their lives, and are often viewed as
socially awkward. Arguments may result due to the volume of time
spent on-line. Those suffering from Internet addiction may attempt
to conceal the amount of time spent on-line, which results in
distrust and the disturbance of quality in once stable relationships.
23. ■ Some suffering from Internet addiction may create on-line
personas or profiles where they are able to alter their identities and
pretend to be someone other than himself or herself. Those at
highest risk for creation of a secret life are those who suffer from
low-self esteem feelings of inadequacy, and fear of
disapproval. Such negative self-concepts lead to clinical problems
of depression and anxiety.
Effects of internet addiction
24. ■ Many persons who attempt to quit their Internet use experience
withdrawal including: anger, depression, relief, mood swings,
anxiety, fear, irritability, sadness, loneliness, boredom,
restlessness, procrastination, and upset stomach. Being addicted
to the Internet can also cause physical discomfort or medical
problems such as: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, dry eyes, backaches,
severe headaches, eating irregularities, (such as skipping meals),
failure to attend to personal hygiene, and sleep disturbance.
Effects of internet addiction
25. How can someone get help?
■ The first step is to determine if there is a problem. A Certified
Addictions Counselor trained in identification and treatment of
Internet addiction can effectively perform an assessment to
determine what level of care is most appropriate. For a free
confidential assessment, call the Illinois Institute for Addiction
Recovery at (800) 522-3784. An assessment can be completed
24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Appointments are preferred, but
walk-ins are always welcome.
