(StopBullying.gov, n.d.)
- Bullying as described by the Australian Human Rights Commission involves one or more people, with more perceived power than the victim, "repeatedly and intentionally using negative words and/or actions against you, which causes you distress and risks your wellbeing" (Australian Human Rights Commission, n.d.)
- Cyberbullying is unique to bullying. Cyberbullying involves modern technology, for example; the internet, mobile phones and social media. (Australian Human Rights Commission, n.d.)
- Cyberbullying has the potential to access an infinite audience and is often anonymous, occurring at any hour. (Australian Human Rights Commission, n.d.)
- Beyond Blue Organisation states that one in ten young people are affected by Cyberbullying every few weeks.
- Content of Cyberbullying can easily be forwarded and passed on instantly to the world online.
- As information online is almost impossible to remove completely, Cyberbullying can have a long term, devastating impact on those involved.
- Cyberbullying can lead to a vast array of undesired thoughts and feelings. Some of the side effects of being a victim of Cyberbullying can include: -
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Fear
- Shame
- Anger
- Low self-esteem (Beyond Blue Ltd, n.d.)
A very good summary of what is cyberbullying and the effect it can have on people. All links worked well and good research sources. Screen is user friendly.
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