Behind the Hidden Mask
It is commonly believed that the person who the cyberbullying is directed towards is the only victim; however, that is not true. Like many in society, the attacker hides behind the mask of the crime, attempting to cover his or her own pain, insecurities, and desires to possess what the victim has. The victimization of the attacker drives the act of cyberbullying and results in the production of a new victim. The attacker is able to hide behind the screen of technology and avoid a personal confrontation. With technology readily available, cyberbullying has become an easy and convenient way to inflict pain upon others. Cyberbullying is a lost cause for both the perpetrator and the victim because they both encounter psychological …show more content…
They may feel sadness and loneliness. It has been shown that being cyberbullied has a significant impact on one’s well-being. These victims report feeling lonely, depressed, hurt, worried, and insecure. Also, they tend to have lower self-esteem and behavioral issues. (Völlink 8). Often times, these people allow the bully 's words and actions to manifest into their brains. They begin to believe they are worthless, fat, ugly, weird, or whatever the perpetrator is calling them behind the screen. Short-term sadness and loneliness then transform into a state of depression. Once the depression hits, changes in sleeping and eating patterns can become apparent. Not only can depression affect activity at home, but also their ability in school. Adolescents can dwell on the destructive action that is given to them from their cyberbully more than they can focus on becoming proficient in their academics. “The data suggest that students who are bullied in high school and/or junior high school continue to be victimized (called names, excluded from class activities, physically abused, etc.) in college” (Adams para. 4). The abuse they suffered continues to weaken their self-esteem, making them a perfect target for cyberbullying throughout the duration of their lives. Although a victim can withhold the struggles of being bullied for an extended period of time, there is always a breaking point. The victim will lose faith that conditions will improve, and will begin to think that the horrific reality they have been served is permanent. Suicidal thoughts are the beginning to a somber ending. Thoughts can pick at a person until they push him or her to believe that death is more desirable than withstanding the
It is commonly believed that the person who the cyberbullying is directed towards is the only victim; however, that is not true. Like many in society, the attacker hides behind the mask of the crime, attempting to cover his or her own pain, insecurities, and desires to possess what the victim has. The victimization of the attacker drives the act of cyberbullying and results in the production of a new victim. The attacker is able to hide behind the screen of technology and avoid a personal confrontation. With technology readily available, cyberbullying has become an easy and convenient way to inflict pain upon others. Cyberbullying is a lost cause for both the perpetrator and the victim because they both encounter psychological …show more content…
They may feel sadness and loneliness. It has been shown that being cyberbullied has a significant impact on one’s well-being. These victims report feeling lonely, depressed, hurt, worried, and insecure. Also, they tend to have lower self-esteem and behavioral issues. (Völlink 8). Often times, these people allow the bully 's words and actions to manifest into their brains. They begin to believe they are worthless, fat, ugly, weird, or whatever the perpetrator is calling them behind the screen. Short-term sadness and loneliness then transform into a state of depression. Once the depression hits, changes in sleeping and eating patterns can become apparent. Not only can depression affect activity at home, but also their ability in school. Adolescents can dwell on the destructive action that is given to them from their cyberbully more than they can focus on becoming proficient in their academics. “The data suggest that students who are bullied in high school and/or junior high school continue to be victimized (called names, excluded from class activities, physically abused, etc.) in college” (Adams para. 4). The abuse they suffered continues to weaken their self-esteem, making them a perfect target for cyberbullying throughout the duration of their lives. Although a victim can withhold the struggles of being bullied for an extended period of time, there is always a breaking point. The victim will lose faith that conditions will improve, and will begin to think that the horrific reality they have been served is permanent. Suicidal thoughts are the beginning to a somber ending. Thoughts can pick at a person until they push him or her to believe that death is more desirable than withstanding the