The people today are using the internet more than ever. They view the internet and even more so the mobile phones as positive aspects of our society. The internet and mobile phones systems are the two biggest systems of communication which play a crucial role in our daily activities and development of identities. On the other hand, these same technologies are also often used negatively. Many children are the targets of bullying via the internet or mobile phones resulting in total confusion on the part of the "target". Very often, children are not able to understand that what they are going through is a form of bullying. As a result the previously safe environment of the internet is now becoming a source of confusion and anxiety. Due to the
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Though not acknowledged across all states, a common definition in congruence with a wider recognition of the problem makes addressing the elusive issue a bit easier. The problem is that technology will inevitably continue to advance. So, as technology progresses, local and national anti-bullying policies and laws must continue to evolve at a parallel rate. Many of the issues faced by federal and state governments concerning social media bullying are avoidable for schools and communities at the local level through the implementation of procedures to limit the effects of social media bullying. The most notable issues that need to be addressed is recognition of the problem itself. Many people, whether parents, teachers, or even law enforcement officers, do not know what their specific state laws are in regards to social media bullying. In a formal survey of approximately 1,000 officers, “over 85 percent . . . said that social media bullying was a serious concern that warrants the response of law enforcement. 90 percent of the school’s resource officers had dealt with a social media bullying case ‘sometimes’ or ‘often.’” Despite this obvious concern, “25 percent of the school resource officers and over 40 percent of the traditional law enforcement officers did not know if their state had a law specific to social media bullying”. These statistics are alarming considering …show more content…
Increased awareness about the use of technology as a vehicle for bullying and identification of potential problems associated with cyber bullying and victimization will aid parents, educators, and psychologists in developing intervention and prevention strategies. (Williams, & Guerra). According to Calvete, et al (2010) cyberbullying was significantly associated with the use of proactive aggression, justification of violence, exposure to violence, and less perceived social support of friends. Other reasons for cyberbullying are: envy, prejudice and intolerance for disability, religion, gender, shame, pride, guilt, and anger. (Hoff & Mitchell, 2009; Jones, Manstead, & Livingstone, 2011) Figure 4 below provides additional reasons for cyberbullying. These particular reasons can explain the use of cyberbullying by those who would not confront their victim face-to-face. Reasons for Cyberbullying Anonymity Approval Boredom Feel Better Instigate Jealousy No perceived consequences Projection of feelings Protection Reinvention of self Revenge Figure 4. Reasons for Cyberbullying The majority of participants reported victimization during 4 Cyberbullying: A Review of the Literature the period associated with the transition from primary school to high school. It's not just on the bus or during recess anymore. Bullying can happen the minute students wake up, can creep in during class time, and can continue after the
Though not acknowledged across all states, a common definition in congruence with a wider recognition of the problem makes addressing the elusive issue a bit easier. The problem is that technology will inevitably continue to advance. So, as technology progresses, local and national anti-bullying policies and laws must continue to evolve at a parallel rate. Many of the issues faced by federal and state governments concerning social media bullying are avoidable for schools and communities at the local level through the implementation of procedures to limit the effects of social media bullying. The most notable issues that need to be addressed is recognition of the problem itself. Many people, whether parents, teachers, or even law enforcement officers, do not know what their specific state laws are in regards to social media bullying. In a formal survey of approximately 1,000 officers, “over 85 percent . . . said that social media bullying was a serious concern that warrants the response of law enforcement. 90 percent of the school’s resource officers had dealt with a social media bullying case ‘sometimes’ or ‘often.’” Despite this obvious concern, “25 percent of the school resource officers and over 40 percent of the traditional law enforcement officers did not know if their state had a law specific to social media bullying”. These statistics are alarming considering …show more content…
Increased awareness about the use of technology as a vehicle for bullying and identification of potential problems associated with cyber bullying and victimization will aid parents, educators, and psychologists in developing intervention and prevention strategies. (Williams, & Guerra). According to Calvete, et al (2010) cyberbullying was significantly associated with the use of proactive aggression, justification of violence, exposure to violence, and less perceived social support of friends. Other reasons for cyberbullying are: envy, prejudice and intolerance for disability, religion, gender, shame, pride, guilt, and anger. (Hoff & Mitchell, 2009; Jones, Manstead, & Livingstone, 2011) Figure 4 below provides additional reasons for cyberbullying. These particular reasons can explain the use of cyberbullying by those who would not confront their victim face-to-face. Reasons for Cyberbullying Anonymity Approval Boredom Feel Better Instigate Jealousy No perceived consequences Projection of feelings Protection Reinvention of self Revenge Figure 4. Reasons for Cyberbullying The majority of participants reported victimization during 4 Cyberbullying: A Review of the Literature the period associated with the transition from primary school to high school. It's not just on the bus or during recess anymore. Bullying can happen the minute students wake up, can creep in during class time, and can continue after the