Cyber bullying is defined as being cruel, threatening or mean to someone through forms of technology, including computers through the internet or via cell phone. Cyber bullying causes its’ victims to suffer shame, embarrassment, anger, depression and withdrawal, and even in extreme situations it can lead to teenage suicide, as quoted on www.cyberbullying.info. Through the use of action plans, the Year Eleven Health Education class aimed to decrease prevalence and increase awareness of cyber bullying, among the Year 9 student cohort at Meridan State College.
The Year 11 Health Education class identified that cyber bullying takes place in Year 9 at Meridan State College, due to the socio-cultural factors that affect individuals in their everyday lives. Peer groups have a huge influence on students today, as they set standards, influence others around them and also follow examples that are displayed through the media. A pre survey was conducted by the Health Education class that was distributed to the Year 9’s and the results identified the need for community action at Meridan State College regarding cyber bullying. Following this survey, individual Year 11 Health Education students constructed action plans and were trialled by the Year 9 students. (Some action plans were unable to be administrated due to individual issues). A post survey was then conducted and the data was surprising, as the results had changed significantly from the pre-survey. For example only 63% of Year 9 students (pre survey) blocked bullies online if they were tormented by them, and the post survey analysis showed that 92% of students blocked bullies(See appendix 1). A 29% difference of results has occurred and more students were aware of how crucial it wa...
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...e outrage needs to be attacked before it gets out of control and the Year 11 Health Class will continue to enable, mediate and advocate against cyber bullying at Meridan State College.
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