THE CYCLE OF CYBERBULLYING

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S T E P H E N F. A U S T I N S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y

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( R O L L , H U S B A N D , J O N E S )

WHAT IS CYBERBULLYING?

Cyber bullying is bullying that takes place using electronic technology/social media including email, cell phones, instant messaging and other social sites.

This has gradually become more of a focus of concern because of reported incidents of suicide that have been linked to cases of cyberbullying (El-Ghobashy, 2010)

OVERVIEW OF PRESENTATION

Prevalence of cyberbullying- 15% of college students admitted to being bullied, 22% reported being cyberbullied (Indiana State University)

Consequences of cyberbullying- a catalyst of impaired mental health, psychological distress, provokes fear and extreme cases can lead to suicide.

OVERVIEW CONTINUED

Prevention of CyberbullyingCreating a more inclusive campus cultureInstead of liking a post, report itBan anonymous apps such as yik yakPeer mentors

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