Cyber-bullying and Gender Research on cyber-bullying and gender have given findings that are inconsistent (Tokunaga, 2010). The studies on gender began sometime in 2007 and they found out that the likelihood of females being victims is higher (Roden et al
The description is the same as that given to the traditional bullying that takes place offline. It consists of three parts that differentiate bullying from such acts like assault and harassment (Sevcikova & Smahel, 2009)
There has been advancement in the areas of technology. The invention of the cell phones about half a century ago changed the way people communicate (Shiels, 2003)
Estimates concerning cyber-bullying prevalence differ, with some studies making reports that 20-40% of children of school going age and adolescents experienced cyber-bullying in the position of a victim (Tokunaga, 2010), while around 2-21% have reported to being cyber-bullies themselves (Rasjauskas & Stoltz, 2007). While it has been suggested that cyber-bullying reduces as people get older (Sevcikova & Smahel, 2009), it has been shown that cyber-bullying increases among adolescents and then declines as they become more mature (Slonje & Smith, 2008)
In spite of these differences, there is agreement on the range of methods and activities used in cyber-bullying (Brack & Caltabiano, 2014). Cyber-bullying can be done on several of the technological platforms, including: email, social media, text messaging, instant messaging, pictures and videos taken through phones and webcams, forums, chat rooms and also on some kinds of websites especially in the comment section (Smith et al
With the evolution of technology, bullying has increased. The advent of the internet and associated means of communication has given bullies an opportunity to assault other people (Subrahmanyam & Greenfield, 2008)
There is little explanation of this in cyber-bullying writings; however, logic shows that there may be characteristics of the cyber-bully/victim group that encourage more involvement in cyber-bullying (Brack & Caltabiano, 2014). Estimates concerning cyber-bullying prevalence differ, with some studies making reports that 20-40% of children of school going age and adolescents experienced cyber-bullying in the position of a victim (Tokunaga, 2010), while around 2-21% have reported to being cyber-bullies themselves (Rasjauskas & Stoltz, 2007)
There is little explanation of this in cyber-bullying writings; however, logic shows that there may be characteristics of the cyber-bully/victim group that encourage more involvement in cyber-bullying (Brack & Caltabiano, 2014). Estimates concerning cyber-bullying prevalence differ, with some studies making reports that 20-40% of children of school going age and adolescents experienced cyber-bullying in the position of a victim (Tokunaga, 2010), while around 2-21% have reported to being cyber-bullies themselves (Rasjauskas & Stoltz, 2007)
Some students may face bullying with reference to their physical appearance like their hair color, height, weight and glasses (Perron, 2013). Students who are not heterosexuals may also be bullied by their colleagues (Wang & Iannotti, 2012)
Further, cyber-bullying isn't limited to sending insulting and hurtful messages about a particular person. There are several components involved like revealing sensitive information about another person, to creating fake persona to get information or to humiliate someone (Willard, 2005)
This paper attends to old-fashioned as well as modern day bullying. The case study delivers information and knowledge on bullying, describes the problem and its nucleus, the scientific issues and issues of the law that relate to the two forms of bullying and then deliberates probable deterring actions (Carter & Texas Woman's University, 2012)
Kowalski, Limber and Agatston (2012) say that deliberate and continuous oppression, which is the description of cyber bullying, is perpetrated through electronic gadgets is intensely harmful as it does not end when school does but can be pervasive long after that. Demeaning images and words can spread online quickly and instigate increased oppression of the subject (Merianos 2001)
The attacks can reach the child anywhere -- even at home, which is where they must feel safe. Parents must not overlook the seriousness of the problem and the very real risk of psychological damage to a child, as over 700 million cronies may well get together and humiliate or target a child (Spivet 2012)
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