Cyber Bullying

 Here a question arises in front of us "How to Prevent Cyberbullying?". For answering this question we need to understand another question " Why Prevention is Important?" • Why Prevention is Important? Cyberbullying is deliberately and repeatedly inflicting harm using electronic devices, gaming apps, and online social media platforms. It often manifests as hate accounts, hurtful social media posts,  online rumors   and  gossip , and mean comments while gaming. The intention is almost always to embarrass, threaten, humiliate, intimidate, or abuse the intended target. Research has shown that those who are cyberbullied suffer a number of different consequences, including struggling emotionally, physically, mentally, and academically. What's more, cyberbullying is a significant stressor in a young person's life. Cyberbullying leaves young people feeling hurt, embarrassed, and sometimes even scared. Not only do they often blame themselves for the torme...

 In this blog, we mainly discuss about the Physical Effects of Cyberbullying . 4. Physical Effects : Being targeted by cyberbullies can be crushing, especially if a lot of kids are participating in it. The feelings of overwhelm and stress can manifest physically, which issues such as: ➡  Gastrointestinal issues:  The stress of bullying also can cause or worsen conditions like upset stomach, abdominal pain, and stomach ulcers. Kids may also struggle with frequent nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. ➡  Disordered eating:   Kids who are cyberbullied may experience changes in eating habits like skipping meals or binge eating. Because their lives feel out of control, they look to their eating patterns as something they can control. These efforts may morph into a full-blown eating disorder  especially if the bullying has caused a distorted body image. ➡  Sleep disturbances: Experiencing cyberbullying can impact a person's sleep patterns. They may ...

 2. Mental Effects : When cyberbullying is ongoing, victims may relate to the world around them differently than others. For many, life can feel hopeless and meaningless. They may lose interest in things they once enjoyed and spend less time interacting with family and friends. And, in some cases, depression and thoughts of suicide can set in. In this effect, we are majorly discuss about  1. Depression and Anxiety 2. Low Self-Esteem 3. Academic Issues 4. Suicidal Thoughts and Self-Harm 1. Depression and Anxiety  Victims of cyberbullying may succumb to anxiety, depression, and other stress-related conditions. The added stress of coping with cyberbullying on a regular basis can steal their feelings of happiness and contentment. It also can increase feelings of worry and isolation. Research has consistently supported the notion that increasing levels of cyberbullying lead to higher levels of depression. In fact, one study found that 93% of those victimized by cyberbullying r...

Cyber Bullying is common in children, as they have less maturity. So, let us talk about effects of Cyberbullying on children. •  Effects of Cyberbullying on Children : Any type of bullying  can have physical and psychological effects on a child. Anxiety, fear, depression, low self-esteem, behavioral issues, and academic struggles are just of the few challenges kids may experience if they are targets. Cyberbullying , however, may be particularly damaging. There are several possible reasons for this. For example, unlike traditional bullying—which is often limited to school and known bullies—cyberbullying can occur at any time, day or night, and be perpetrated by anonymous sources. This makes it more relentless and, often, more cruel. Even the type of victimization may impact the severity of its consequences. For instance, one study found that online pictures and posts were more damaging than harassment received through text messaging or phone calls. While cyberbullying can ...