Cyberbullying

Md. Farhan Ishrak Fahi

Independent University, Bangladesh
 Abstract

This term paper talks about cyberbullying in our society. Here we will discuss about the issue, the
methods of cyberbullying and the ways to prevent it. We will also know how to deal with it, if it does
end up happening.
 Introduction

In today’s world we advanced a lot with the help of technology. But with progress there’re some
difficulties too. Today the biggest problem in multimedia world is cyberbullying. Cyberbullying is bullying
that take place in digital devices like cell phones, computer and tablets (U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services, n.d). The cases of cyberbullying is raising because of the number of children who have
access to internet and mobile devices. It keeps getting worse and worse. The cyberbullying cases are
higher with girls rather than boys.
 Methods and Ways of Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying can occur in many ways. Some of them are phone calls, e-mails, chat rooms, sms, web
sites, photo or video sharing, social media, instant messaging.

SMS Chat
rooms
Phone
calls

Instant
Ways of messaging
Cyberbullying
E-mails

Social
Media
Web sites Photo/Video
sharing
The most common way is social media. Cyberbullying on social media:

Percentage

Facebook Twitter My space Instant messaging

According to (Cyberbullying, n.d)

A bully can post cruel messages on sites like Facebook or can create false profiles or groups about
someone. He also can share photos, videos or web cam images of someone without their permission.
Text messaging and e-mails are most frequent methods. A bully can send nasty, abusive or threatening
e-mails or instant messages. Another way is chat room messages. One can say meaning, threatening
thing about someone in online chat rooms (Julia Bateson, 2020). Another type of bullying is spreading a
lie rumor about someone. The bully may act like our friends and hurt us later. Girls are mostly attacked
by these kind of bullies because they share a lot of private information.
 Signs and Effects of Cyberbullying

There are some signs that people should aware of. We can see changes in child’s school and social life if
the child is being cyberbullied. In school and social life a child may refuse to go to school, start getting
lower marks than usual, doesn’t want to take part in his usual sports and other activities, doesn’t want
to see friends, avoid group gatherings. In terms of technology use, a child may seem upset during or
after using internet. This is the most common sign. A child may spend a long time using internet or
phones or stop using them and may also stop doing what she was doing when someone go past. There
also may be some changes in his emotional behavior. A child may seem like more moody than usual, get
angry at home, trouble sleeping, feels sick or frequent headaches (Signs of cyberbullying, n.d).

When being bullied 65.8% of the teenagers respond to the bully, 15.4% avoid school and 4.5% in
physical fight with bully (Cyberbullying, n.d). As a result of bullying 4400 deaths per year according to
CDC. 14% of high school students consider suicide and 7% have attempted it (How bullying can effect,
n.d).

The internet give people a tool that allows them to spread hurtful messages, rumors and photographs all
over the world. Many of these things are cached permanently on the internet, which means the
negative effect may never end. Cyberbullying can do more than damage a person’s reputation. It can
cause depression and anxiety and lead to suicide, especially in young people such as teenagers
(Cyberbullying: How to prevent it when it and what to do when it occurs, n.d).
 Preventing Cyberbullying

It is important for our society to know how to prevent cyberbullying. There are precautions everyone
can take to prevent cyberbullying. Teens especially should be careful about giving their mobile number,
e-mail addresses or social media information. The victim should not reply to threatening or disturbing e-
mails. If others in a chat or online discussion become unpleasant, leave the conversation. Make use of
privacy and security settings on social networking sites (Cyberbullying: How to prevent it and what to do
when it occurs, n.d).

Speaking to young people about this issue before it happens can help prevent cyberbullying in the first
place. It is important to encourage teens to be open and communicative with parents and teachers. If
adolescents feel they can trust the adults, they are more likely to seek help if they are victims of
cyberbullying. Remind teenagers not to share personal information via internet. A combination of a safe
and sensible approach to internet safety, with an attitude of no tolerance for bullying, can work hand in
hand to prevent cyberbullying (Cyberbullying: How to prevent it and what to do when it occurs, n.d).

In schools we can create anti-bullying task force with both faculty and students. They can raise
awareness through the students about cyberbullying. Teachers can teach techniques to prevent it.
Parents can also take some necessary steps at home.

When a teen or anyone is a victim of cyberbullying, There are people they can turn for help against the
person abusing them. Firstly, the adolescent should tell someone they trust, whether it is a friend,
parent or a teacher or someone who works with youth. They should keep any e-mails, messages, texts
as evidence of the bullying. They can also block e-mail addresses or specific users on social networks.
Finally they should contact their internet service provider, the bully’s internet service provider or host
for any web pages where cyberbullying occurs. Harassment of others through such sites is often a
violation of the terms and servicer of the provider. As a result the bully’s account or access to the site,
forum, network may be suspended (Cyberbullying: How to prevent it and what to do when it occurs,
n.d).
 Conclusion

From this term paper we are knowing how cyberbullying can affect a child’s life the aspects of it. With
the advancement of technology it keeps getting worse day by day. It is high times we need to act and
prevent it. We need to keep cyberbullying under control. We also need to make sure the society knows
how to act properly when cyberbullying does occur.
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