I. Introduction
1. DEFINITION
1.1. Cyberbullying is defined 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 cannot easily defend him or herself” (Smith et al 2008 )
1.2. Cyberbully is the person who does cyberbullying
1.3. Netiquette means “respecting other user’s views and displaying common courtesy when posting your views to online discussion groups.” (BBC, 2012)
1. INTRODUCTION
Advanced technology has completely changed lifestyle of numerous people, especially for young adults. Devices such as computers, laptops, smartphones, and tablets… allow teenagers to connect to the Internet easily, which leads to the “always-on” generation. The …show more content…
Hinduja & Patchin (2010) did a research which shows the relationship between cyberbullying and self-esteem. According to the result from over 2000 subjects in United States, self-esteem of both cyber victim and offenders is lower than uninvolved peers. Symptoms of psychiatric and psychosomatic problems can be found in cyber victims and perpetrators. Victims are at risk with emotional problem such as depression, headaches, abdominal pain, insomnia, feeling insecurity at school (Sourander et al, 2010). The cyberbullies also have some troubles; Sourander et al. (2010) indicates that “cyberbullies also had a high level of conduct problems, hyperactivity, frequent smoking and drunkenness, and low prosocial behavior”. There is a different between male and female in feeling when being cyberbullied. As shown in the bar graph below, which is from Hinduja & Patchin (2007) research, females are more vulnerable, easily to feel frustrated, angry, sad compared to …show more content…
The motive of cyberbullying is the same as traditional bullying but anonymity of online users and lack of concern form adults have made cyberbullying a difficult problem to solve. It affects victims and perpetrators, cause mental disease and corrupt behavior which can last for years. Because of its serious consequences for adolescents, the pressure of finding a suitable, effective solution is higher than ever. Many solutions have been given such as blocking, setting law, campaign and educating but each one has its own advantages and disadvantages. However, in the long term, education-based solution would be the most effective one. The adolescents themselves should know how to deal with cyberbullying and not be reliable to outside help such as technology or adults. However, the importance of adults in guiding adolescents is undeniable. Parents and school play a critical part in preventing cyberbullying by preparing for children with enough knowledge to use Internet
1. DEFINITION
1.1. Cyberbullying is defined 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 cannot easily defend him or herself” (Smith et al 2008 )
1.2. Cyberbully is the person who does cyberbullying
1.3. Netiquette means “respecting other user’s views and displaying common courtesy when posting your views to online discussion groups.” (BBC, 2012)
1. INTRODUCTION
Advanced technology has completely changed lifestyle of numerous people, especially for young adults. Devices such as computers, laptops, smartphones, and tablets… allow teenagers to connect to the Internet easily, which leads to the “always-on” generation. The …show more content…
Hinduja & Patchin (2010) did a research which shows the relationship between cyberbullying and self-esteem. According to the result from over 2000 subjects in United States, self-esteem of both cyber victim and offenders is lower than uninvolved peers. Symptoms of psychiatric and psychosomatic problems can be found in cyber victims and perpetrators. Victims are at risk with emotional problem such as depression, headaches, abdominal pain, insomnia, feeling insecurity at school (Sourander et al, 2010). The cyberbullies also have some troubles; Sourander et al. (2010) indicates that “cyberbullies also had a high level of conduct problems, hyperactivity, frequent smoking and drunkenness, and low prosocial behavior”. There is a different between male and female in feeling when being cyberbullied. As shown in the bar graph below, which is from Hinduja & Patchin (2007) research, females are more vulnerable, easily to feel frustrated, angry, sad compared to …show more content…
The motive of cyberbullying is the same as traditional bullying but anonymity of online users and lack of concern form adults have made cyberbullying a difficult problem to solve. It affects victims and perpetrators, cause mental disease and corrupt behavior which can last for years. Because of its serious consequences for adolescents, the pressure of finding a suitable, effective solution is higher than ever. Many solutions have been given such as blocking, setting law, campaign and educating but each one has its own advantages and disadvantages. However, in the long term, education-based solution would be the most effective one. The adolescents themselves should know how to deal with cyberbullying and not be reliable to outside help such as technology or adults. However, the importance of adults in guiding adolescents is undeniable. Parents and school play a critical part in preventing cyberbullying by preparing for children with enough knowledge to use Internet