Internet Safety By Jasmine What is Cyberbullying Cyber

Internet Safety By: Jasmine

What is Cyberbullying? Cyber bullying is when someone is using the internet or text messaging to intimidate, putdown, spread rumours or make fun of someone. The use of electronic communication to bully a person, typically by sending messages that very rude and offensive.

What are some side effects of cyber bullying? ? Cyberbullying unquestionably has a negative impact on its victims. Studies have shown that victims feel a wide range of negative emotions as a result of being cyberbullied. These include: -anger -sadness -feeling hurt -embarrassed -afraid Also, it was found that those who experience cyberbullying also experience a range of negative behaviors. Which include: -poor concentration -low school achievement -absents from school

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Interesting Facts about Cyberbullying --The word “bully” was first used in 1530 and originally applied to both genders and meant “sweetheart. --Research shows that half of all children are bullied at some time during their school years. More than 10% are bullied regularly. --Children with medical conditions that affect their appearance, such as spinal bifida are more likely to be bullied --Though girls tend to use more indirect, emotional forms of bullying, research indicates that girls are becoming more physical than they have in the past --Boys tend to bully according to group, such as “athlete” versus “nonathlete. ” Girls tend to bully according to social status, such as “popular” vs. “non-popular