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Article:Cyberbullying: The Psychological Effects on Teens

Summary

According to John Tsilimparis, MFT Cyberbullying: The Psychological Effects on Teens. The numerous
psychological effects can be devastating to victims regardless of age, and it seems no one is immune to
the kind of trauma it causes. However, because kids and teens are still learning to regulate their
emotions and responses to social interactions, they are particularly vulnerable and highly susceptible.
Cyberbullying can cause debilitating fear, destruction of self-esteem, social isolation, poor academic
performance. It can also lead to difficulty in forming healthy relationships and most importantly, victims
can develop severe symptoms of post-traumatic stress, anxiety and depression. Young victims are nearly
twice as likely to consider suicide than their peers. Many young victims inflict self-harm such as cutting,
head banging and even hitting themselves.

They are also significantly more inclined to turn to substance abuse for relief of their psychological
pain.A 2018 study found that 59% of U.S. teens reported having been bullied or harassed online.

That’s a staggering number.Research shows that the most common reason for cyberbullying is the result
of fractured personal relationships, due to breakups or unresolved conflicts.Certain groups are especially
vulnerable and frequently targeted.They include LGBTQ students, shy and socially awkward students,
overweight kids and kids that come from low income families.The online abuse takes the form of name-
calling, spreading false rumors, forwarding sexually explicit images and messages, cyberstalking, physical
threats, and the unauthorized sharing of personal images and information without consent.Instagram is
the most widely used platform among teens so its where a lot of cyberbullying occurs these
days.Facebook and Snapchat are a close second and third.Here are some signs to look for that may
indicate your teen is a victim.For example, extreme mood swings, angry outbursts, irritability, spending
more time alone than usual, avoiding friends they used to hang out with as well as repeated texts or
calls from numbers you don’t recognize.If you suspect your child is a victim of cyberbullying take action.

Approach the conversation gently, allowing your child to explain the situation in his or her own
words.Let them know that retaliation or even responding to a bully online can only make the situation
worse.Encourage them to document every incident by saving and taking screen shots of unkind texts,
emails, photos and other unwelcome images.Saving the URL’s of where the negative messages came
from is also helpful.
Or suggest that your child forward them directly to you.Report cases of cyberbullying or even suspicion
of cyberbullying to teachers and administrators at your child’s school.In extreme cases, inform law
enforcement officials and keep records of any and all conversations.

Most of all assure your child that bullying in any form is hurtful and wrong, and that they are never to
blame for the immature and cruel behavior of their peers.

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The numerous psychological results can be devastating to victims regardless of age, and it looks no one
is immune to the type of trauma it causes. However, because youngsters and teens are still mastering to
adjust their feelings and responses to social interactions, they are especially prone and relatively
susceptible.

Cyberbullying can purpose debilitating fear, destruction of self-esteem, social isolation, poor educational
performance. It can additionally lead to concern in forming healthful relationships and most
importantly, victims can enhance severe signs and symptoms of post-traumatic stress, anxiety and
depression.Young victims are nearly twice as possibly to think about suicide than their peers. Many
young victims inflict self-harm such as cutting, head banging and even hitting themselves. They are also
extensively more inclined to turn to substance abuse for alleviation of their psychological pain.Incidence
of cyberbullying among young adults almost doubled between 2007 and 2016. A 2018 learn about
determined that 59% of U.S. young adults reported having been bullied or careworn online. That’s a
staggering number.Research shows that the most common reason for cyberbullying is the end result of
fractured personal relationships, due to breakups or unresolved conflicts. Certain businesses are in
particular inclined and regularly targeted. They encompass LGBTQ students, shy and socially awkward
students, overweight youngsters and children that come from low profits families.The on line abuse
takes the structure of name-calling, spreading false rumors, forwarding sexually explicit snap shots and
messages, cyberstalking, bodily threats, and the unauthorized sharing of personal pix and information
without consent.Instagram is the most widely used platform amongst teens so it’s the place a lot of
cyberbullying takes place these days. Facebook and Snapchat are a close second and third.Here are
some signs to look for that may additionally point out your teen is a victim.For example, excessive mood
swings, indignant outbursts, irritability, spending more time by myself than usual, heading off buddies
they used to cling out with as nicely as repeated texts or calls from numbers you don’t recognize.If you
suspect your toddler is a victim of cyberbullying take action. Talk to your baby even if it feels awkward.
Approach the dialog gently, permitting your child to give an explanation for the situation in his or her
own words. Assure your infant that their value as a individual has nothing to do with being teased or
harassed. Let them recognize that retaliation or even responding to a bully on-line can solely make the
scenario worse.

Encourage them to document each incident by using saving and taking screen shots of unkind texts,
emails, photographs and different unwelcome images. Saving the URL’s of where the terrible messages
came from is also helpful. Or endorse that your toddler ahead them directly to you.Report instances of
cyberbullying or even suspicion of cyberbullying to teachers and administrators at your child’s school. In
extreme cases, inform regulation enforcement officials and hold archives of any and all conversations.
Most of all guarantee your baby that bullying in any form is hurtful and wrong, and that they are never
to blame for the immature and merciless conduct of their peers.

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The numerous psychological effects can be devastating to victims regardless of age, and it seems no one
is immune to the kind of trauma it causes. However, because kids and teens are still learning to regulate
their emotions and responses to social interactions, they are particularly vulnerable and highly
susceptible.Cyberbullying can cause debilitating fear, destruction of self-esteem, social isolation, poor
academic performance. It can also lead to difficulty in forming healthy relationships and most
importantly, victims can develop severe symptoms of post-traumatic stress, anxiety and
depression.Young victims are nearly twice as likely to consider suicide than their peers. Many young
victims inflict self-harm such as cutting, head banging and even hitting themselves. They are also
significantly more inclined to turn to substance abuse for relief of their psychological pain.Incidence of
cyberbullying among teens nearly doubled between 2007 and 2016. A 2018 study found that 59% of U.S.
teens reported having been bullied or harassed online. That’s a staggering number.Research shows that
the most common reason for cyberbullying is the result of fractured personal relationships, due to
breakups or unresolved conflicts. Certain groups are especially vulnerable and frequently targeted. They
include LGBTQ students, shy and socially awkward students, overweight kids and kids that come from
low income families.The online abuse takes the form of name-calling, spreading false rumors,
forwarding sexually explicit images and messages, cyberstalking, physical threats, and the unauthorized
sharing of personal images and information without consent.Instagram is the most widely used platform
among teens so its where a lot of cyberbullying occurs these days. Facebook and Snapchat are a close
second and third.Here are some signs to look for that may indicate your teen is a victim.For example,
extreme mood swings, angry outbursts, irritability, spending more time alone than usual, avoiding
friends they used to hang out with as well as repeated texts or calls from numbers you don’t recognize.If
you suspect your child is a victim of cyberbullying take action. Talk to your child even if it feels awkward.
Approach the conversation gently, allowing your child to explain the situation in his or her own words.
Assure your child that their value as a person has nothing to do with being teased or harassed. Let them
know that retaliation or even responding to a bully online can only make the situation worse.Encourage
them to document every incident by saving and taking screen shots of unkind texts, emails, photos and
other unwelcome images. Saving the URL’s of where the negative messages came from is also helpful.
Or suggest that your child forward them directly to you.Report cases of cyberbullying or even suspicion
of cyberbullying to teachers and administrators at your child’s school. In extreme cases, inform law
enforcement officials and keep records of any and all conversations. Most of all assure your child that
bullying in any form is hurtful and wrong, and that they are never to blame for the immature and cruel
behavior of their peers.

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The numerous psychological effects can be devastating to victims regardless of age, and it seems no one
is immune to the kind of trauma it causes. However, because kids and teens are still learning to regulate
their emotions and responses to social interactions, they are particularly vulnerable and highly
susceptible.

Cyberbullying can cause debilitating fear, destruction of self-esteem, social isolation, poor academic
performance. It can also lead to difficulty in forming healthy relationships and most importantly, victims
can develop severe symptoms of post-traumatic stress, anxiety and depression.

Young victims are nearly twice as likely to consider suicide than their peers. Many young victims inflict
self-harm such as cutting, head banging and even hitting themselves. They are also significantly more
inclined to turn to substance abuse for relief of their psychological pain.