The Impact Of Cyberbullying To Students

Cyberbullying and academic impact nov 4 2013 by michael nuccitelli psy d.

The impact of cyberbullying to students.

Let s take a look. Cyberbullying uses information and communications technology ict to deliver intimidating or demeaning messages at any time and through a variety of avenues. Bullying including cyberbullying causes significant emotional and psychological distress. Cell phones and computers themselves are not to blame for cyberbullying.

But these tools can also be used to hurt other people. The impact of cyberbullying while cyber bullying often takes place at home and at night the consequences are often felt in school. With the increased cruelty of cyberbullying comes a deeper impact on those involved. The impact of cyberbullying on students not only can affect school performance it can be a life shaping for those victimized perpetrators and witnesses.

However heated online debates have the potential to devolve into personal attacks and. With cyberbullying s impact extending so far past the digital plane that means it also. The problem affects many and has many ramifications both on society and the way we approach security. Cyberbullies use cell phones computers and tablets.

Just like any other victim of bullying cyberbullied kids experience anxiety fear depression and low self esteem they also may experience physical symptoms and struggle academically. In addition cyber bullying can be an extension of traditional bullying in school and consequently schools have a role working with the wider school community and in particular parents in tackling this issue. Social media sites can be used for positive activities like connecting kids with friends and family helping students with school and for entertainment. The effects of cyberbullying are in many ways worse than traditional bullying infiltrating every part of a victim s life and causing psychological struggles.

In fact according to statistics reported by abc news nearly 30 percent of students are either bullies or victims of bullying. Promotion of open dialogue and free speech is a hallmark of the college experience. College students are an important population on which to focus regarding cyberbullying because older adolescence can be formative for habits that persist into young adulthood.