In: Psychology
Cyber bullying is a new phrase. It is use of digital technologies with a purpose of inflicting harm on others. Cyber bullies are more likely to have stress, they have problem with outward aggression, anxiety. iT occurs between two people having unequal power. It includes hurtful or threatning images or posting rumors or posting embarassing photos
Cyber bullies use electronics such as cell phones and computers rather than coming face to face.Cyber bullying can be more dangerous as it can include mass/ gorup of people. Eg an image sent to group of people
Cyber bullying can be prevented among teenagers if we guide them about right use of the device and how it is helpful only in interpersonal relations as a medium. Some suggest that smartphones should not be given in the hands of teenagers in order to aviod cyber bullying. Fammily should interact wit each other more and monitor activities of teenagers. There should strict laws enforced , in order to prevent cyber bullying