Cyberbullying: Effects, Issues, Control Measures and Suggestions

This report examines cyberbullying, focusing on its effects, associated issues, and control measures. Cyberbullying, defined as the act of threatening or intimidating someone electronically, can significantly impact individuals across various demographics, including children, teens, and adults. The report details the emotional and psychological consequences, such as feelings of isolation, fear, anxiety, depression, and potential suicidal ideation. Furthermore, it highlights several issues, including low self-esteem, social withdrawal, changes in physical appearance, and alterations in personality. The report suggests control measures, such as open communication with victims, promoting positive social environments, and preserving online evidence for legal action. It also recommends restricting social media use and increasing awareness of available support resources. The report includes references to relevant books and journals, providing a foundation for understanding cyberbullying's complexities and potential solutions.

Cyberbullying

Table of Contents
ASSESSMENT................................................................................................................................1
Cyberbullying..............................................................................................................................1
Effects of Cyberbullying..............................................................................................................1
Issues............................................................................................................................................1
Control measures.........................................................................................................................1
Suggestions..................................................................................................................................2
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................2

ASSESSMENT
Cyberbullying
Cyberbullying is the act of threatening or intentional intimidating someone by sending
the electronic message via ICT. The assessment will discuss its affect and prevention measures
of cyberbullying.
Effects of Cyberbullying
Cyberbullying affects the people from any age or walk of life including children, teens
and adults who all feel distressed. Victims of cyberbullying often find it difficult to feel safe
(Beckman, Hellström and von Kobyletzki, 2019). It may escalate the feeling of fear among
people who are exposed or humiliated. People who are traped in a cyberbullying feel alone,
isolated and even they anxious and depressed. Victims feel dissatisfied, angry and vengeful
which may leads the way to their suicide.
Issues
There are various issues raise during the cyberbullying of the person, so such issues are
described below:
 Low self-esteem.
 Spending alone time and withdrawal from family and friends.
 Loosing weight or changing appearance.
 Change symptoms in personality such as anger, depression crying, withdrawn
(Cyberbullying, 2017).
Control measures
Cyberbullying can be prevented by various control measures which are described under:
 The best way by which it can be prevented is conversation with the victims
(Charalampous and et.al., 2018). Victims guardian need to talk with the victim about the
problems in general.
 Engage social gathering and make the environment positive.
 The only things which contribute towards the prevention is saving the online evidance
and taking strict action against it.
Suggestions
Cyberbullying is an inoffensive act which need to be soon resolved. Such suggestions
are:
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 Use of internet, social media should be restricted.
 Generating awareness among people about reaching help quickly.
REFERENCES
Books and journals
Beckman, L., Hellström, L. and von Kobyletzki, L., 2019. Cyber bullying among children with
neurodevelopmental disorders: A systematic review. Scandinavian journal of psychology.
Charalampous, K. and et.al., 2018. The effect of parental style on bullying and cyber bullying
behaviors and the mediating role of peer attachment relationships: A longitudinal
study. Journal of adolescence. 64. pp.109-123.
Online
Cyberbullying. 2017. [Online]. Available through:<https://www.bl.uk/my-digital-
rights-/videos/freedom-cyberbullying-and-its-consequences>
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