CYBERBULLYING

(CYBERHARASSMENT)

Group 1
Cyberbullying or Cyberharassment
is a form of bullying or harassment using electronic forms of
contact.

Cyberbullying has become increasingly common, especially among

teenagers. Harmful bullying behavior can include posting rumors
about a person, threats, sexual remarks, disclose 
victims' personal information, or pejorative labels (i.e., 
hate speech)
Bullying or harassment can be identified by repeated behavior and
an intent to harm. Victims may have lower self-esteem, increased 
suicidal ideation, and a variety of emotional responses, retaliating,
being scared, frustrated, angry, and depressed. Individuals have
reported that cyberbullying can be more harmful than traditional
bullying.
 What is Cyberbullying?
A. B.
is a form of bullying or 
is a form of bullying or harassment
HARASSMENT using electronic
 using force.
forms of contact.

C.
is a form of bullying or harassment
 using jokes.
CORRECT!
WRONG!
Internet trolling is a common form of
bullying over the Internet in an 
online community (such as in 
online gaming or social media) in order to
elicit a reaction, disruption, or for their
own personal amusement. Cyberstalking is
another form of bullying or harassment
that uses electronic communications to 
stalk a victim may pose a credible threat to
the safety of the victim.
Does “Trashtalking” on Social
Media an act of Cyber bullying?

YES or
NO
CORRECT!
WRONG!
 The Cause and Effects of
Cyberbullying
According to WhatIs.com, "Cyberbullying is the use of cell phones,
instant messaging, e-mail, chat rooms, or social networking sites such
as Facebook and Twitter to harass, threaten, or intimidate someone"
(2010, "Cyberbullying" section, para.1). Cyberbullying has been an
issue that has been increasing rapidly these past couple of years. No
one knows the exact reason as to why children even participate in
these types of cruel acts. Some of the Causes and Effects of
cyberbullying are listed below. Please comment based on your
encounters or experiences with cyberbullying. 
What Causes people to participate in cyber bullying?
• Children do it for revenge of other peers
• Children do it simply for entertainment purposes
• Some do it to boost their ego
• Children do it to get a laugh from their peers
• Children do it to help bolster or remind people of their own social
standing
• What are some of the Effects of cyberbullying?:
• It can give people a bad reputation
• Causes children to have low self-esteem
• Causes children to become depress if they are constantly picked on
by peers
• Makes it hard for kids to communicate with others
• Sometimes cause people to commit suicide due to embarrassment