Like good and evil, dark and light. Everything in the world has it's own pros and cons. And technology is no different too. Although technology has provided us with countless benefits and convenience, it also has a "dark side" of its own.
Cyber bullyingBullying has been around for generations, and have been seen as a fundamental and normal part of growing up. However, a new form of bullying which takes advantage of the diverse range of technology which is readily available has emerged.
Cyber bullying has been described as:
“…an aggressive intentional act carried out by a group or
individual, using electronic forms of contact, repeatedly and
over time against a victim who can not easily defend him or
herself.” (Smith et al. 2008: 376)
Most cyber bullying falls into the following categories:
- Flaming: online fights using electronic messages using angry and vulgar language
- Harassment, threats, and stalking: repeatedly sending cruel, vicious,or threatening messages (including sexual harassment)
- Denigration: sending or posting gossip or rumors about a person to damage his or her reputation or friendships
- Impersonation: using another person’s e-mail account to send harmful material or leading a victim into a hurtful or embarrassing situation by pretending to be someone else
- Outing and trickery: engaging someone in instant messaging, tricking him or her into revealing sensitive information, and forwarding that information to others
- Exclusion: intentionally excluding someone from an online group.
Retrieved November 1, 2007, from www.cyberbully.org/cyberbully/docs/cbcteducator.pdf
One of the most common form of cyber bullying is the social media bullying. With the widespread usage of internet and smartphones, social media websites can be easily accessed whenever or wherever you maybe.
- Common platforms used by cyber bullies includes:Networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter
- Online games
- Instant messaging platforms like MSN and eBuddy
- Texts, photos and videos using mobile phones
In this "digital generation" where people are connected through the net 24/7, it is not surprising that cyber bullying is a growing problem throughout the globe.
References
Campbell, Marilyn A (2005) Cyber bullying: An old problem in a new guise?. Australian Journal of Guidance and Counselling 15(1):68-76.
Hinduja, S. & Patchin, J. W. (2007). ‘Offline consequences of online victimization: School violence and delinquency’. Journal of School Violence, 6(3), 89112.
Patchin, J. W. & Hinduja, S. Traditional and nontraditional bullying among youth: A test of general strain theory. Youth and Society. In Press.
R.M. Kowalski and S.P. Limber / Journal of Adolescent Health 41 (2007) S22–S30
More Cyberbullying on Facebook, Social Sites then Rest of Web. Retrieved March 10, 2012, from http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/more_cyberbullying_on_facebook_social_sites_than_rest_of_web.php
Campbell, Marilyn A (2005) Cyber bullying: An old problem in a new guise?. Australian Journal of Guidance and Counselling 15(1):68-76.
Hinduja, S. & Patchin, J. W. (2007). ‘Offline consequences of online victimization: School violence and delinquency’. Journal of School Violence, 6(3), 89112.
Patchin, J. W. & Hinduja, S. Traditional and nontraditional bullying among youth: A test of general strain theory. Youth and Society. In Press.
R.M. Kowalski and S.P. Limber / Journal of Adolescent Health 41 (2007) S22–S30
More Cyberbullying on Facebook, Social Sites then Rest of Web. Retrieved March 10, 2012, from http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/more_cyberbullying_on_facebook_social_sites_than_rest_of_web.php
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