Research Paper On Cyberbullying

With the rise in the use of technology and social media over the last decade, inhumane individuals have sought out a new way to torment and intimidate others. Their new method of harassment is known as cyberbullying. According to the i-SAFE foundation, over half of teens and adolescents have been the victim of at least one cyberbully attack, and only one in ten of these teens will ever tell a parent or guardian about the attack. These numbers are way too extreme, and we not only need to know about it, but we need to start doing something to stop it.

If someone finds themselves at the receiving end of cyberbullying, there are several things that he or she can do. They can block and report the individual on the social media account that they are experiencing it on, but sometimes that is just not enough. Individuals are now encouraged to also take screenshots of the harassing messages along with documenting the date and time that they occur. The pictures and documentations can be used if the bully is ever confronted the school or the police. This is one step in the right direction, but it is assuming that all victims will tell someone about what they are experiencing online: which we learned in the previous paragraph rarely happens.

Do not push the victim into telling you everything right away, that will only make them not want to speak out even more. If you suspect a friend or family member is experiencing cyberbullying, let them know that you are always there when they need someone to talk to. Be patient with the individual, and give them your full attention when they are speaking; do not rush them. After they are done explaining the situation, encourage them to not respond to the cyberbully, and to focus their attention on something else, something that brings them joy and makes themselves feel