Nina Dobrev once said, “In the cyberworld, bullies have a wall to hide behind so they say things that they probably wouldn’t say otherwise. It’s because they are unhappy with something about themselves so they lash out in an anonymous way.” (Dobrev, par. 1) Cyberbullying is when someone uses technology to send hostile, threatening, or […]
The Oxford Dictionary definition for cyberbullying is “The use of electronic communication to bully a person, typically by sending messages of an intimidating or threatening nature”(“Cyberbullying”). The question that guides us is should cyber-bullying that occurs outside of school be punished by the school? Cyberbullying not only affects one’s mind and emotions but their actions […]
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Get startedWith technology becoming more and more prevalent in todays society, we as humans have developed newer ways to evolve our communication around these new technologies. Yet with all of this, older problems such as bullying have evolved to now encompass a new playing field that is, Social Media. As social media continues to evolve, the […]
Cyber bullying is, in the simplest terms possible, communication of a harmful and repeated nature by an individual against another made possible through web-based avenues (Fousiani, Dimitropoulou, Michaelides, & Van Petegem, 2016). Research on the phenomenon indicates that as a social problem, cyberbullying follows the same demographic pathways as traditional bullying. In other words, it […]
Bullying can be described as repeated harmful events, which over time are directed at usual persons that are carried out by one or several other people. These are people who may be stronger than the victim. These harmful events can be aggressive physical contact in the form of fights and shoving, and verbal threats. Behaviors […]
Before the internet, bullying was a problem, a problem that occurred in school hallways and popular hangout spots. Face-to-face bullying could only reach so far, the victims could choose to walk away and find a safe place. Adolescents and teenagers were safe in the privacy of their own homes. Hateful words and physical harm could […]
Abstract The purpose of this study is to explore some of the different variables that influence people to become cyber bullies. The study seeks to answer the research question, How does the lack of the physical intimidation affect people’s inclination to cyber bully? The goal is to analyze the demographics of cyber bullies and determine […]
Many people around the world now have access to the internet. Teenagers use the internet for many reasons such as socializing, education, and to maintain personal and professional relationships. However, some teenagers misuse the internet for wrong reasons such as cyberbullying and racisms through social media. Teenagers should only be allowed to use social media […]
As the uses of technology are rapidly rising, a new form of bullying has appeared. The newest form, known as cyberbullying, is, “the repeated use of technology to harass, humiliate or threaten” (Holladay, 2012). In South Hadley, Massachusetts, a new term “bullicide” was developed when Phoebe Prince committed suicide as a result of being cyberbullied. […]
The year stands 2018, and the technological advancements that this world has seen are unimaginable. From medical technologies, to cars that quite literally drive themselves, contemporary society, especially in that of America, revolves around these advancements. Despite the fact that technology has brought about myriad positive effects, one negative aspect, in part, is the current […]
Introduction The article explores the association between the involvement in traditional, cyber forms or bullying, and internalizing difficulties/ challenges. It explores many forms of victimization and aggression which are most detrimental, the traditional form of bullying or cyber bullying. It also explores which of the two has the most negative impact from bullies, victims, and […]
Cyberbullying has become prevalent in schools in recent history, particularly in the last decade, due to the rise in technology and social media. More children have their own cell phones than ever before, and they are getting their first cell phones at younger ages. Bullying has always been an issue in schools. With the emergence […]
Bullying occurs on a regular basis in today’s society. A bully is defined as, “a blustering, quarrelsome, overbearing person who habitually badgers and intimidates smaller or weaker people (Slonje, R., & Smith, P. (2008)).” Bullying is a form of aggression of intentional behavior that is carried out by individuals, or sometimes groups of people towards […]
Cyberbullying is becoming a big dilemma in today’s society . I believe that if people are not held accountable for their actions, they will keep on bullying others. People will only stop when someone is held accountable for a person committing suicide or being murdered. In this generation a lot of people are just getting […]
Abstract School shootings are not only direct violence, but also a form of symbolic violence; their intention is to send a message to a broad audience. Victims from bullying suffered from what we call chronic stress and a feeling of absolute helplessness and depression. Without intervention they developed a sense that no one is going […]
Teens. Our future presidents, shop owners, celebrities, farmers, the new American society. They have great potential, but at what cost do they succeed? With mental health risks and the possibility of losing friends or loved ones to overwhelming sadness and depression, teens are 15% more likely to suffer from mental health issues than any other […]
Katarina Majcherovas, Zuzana Hajduovas and Marek Andrejkovics article “”The role of the school in handling the problem of bullying””, published in Aggression and Violent Behavior in 2014, discusses what teachers should do when they encounter bullying in the school. Bullying is investigated from perspective of the school in the article. Firstly, it has become more […]
From the two reports we know that every student can become a bully or bully of school bullying. The correct understanding of bullying on campus is the basic premise for the school to carry out prevention and treatment work, and it needs to be recognized by all faculty and staff. The root of preventive work […]
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), bullying affects twenty percent of high school students. Bullying is a negative action that has continued to occur in education systems all around the world. There are a few reasons as to why the bullying rates seem to be increasing over the years. Nowadays it […]
In order to establish a more conducive environment for learning, diverse educational institutions, especially K-12 schools, have adopted different strategies and rules to address school bullying. School bullying has adversely affected the lives of millions of individuals all over the United States (US). In a study conducted by John D. Grant, it was explained that […]
By my count, they have been 166 shootings in schools in the last three decades these cases are persistently viewed as Aberrations Each new incident provokes Surprise and shock. These mass shootings took place in predominately white, middle-class or upper class Suburbans what small towns. Expects tend to Fix blame on factors external to school, […]
A growing number of children within the United States of America are suffering from debilitating deficiencies in communication and social interaction (Matson, 2011). Autism Spectrum Disorder, according to most recent statics, estimates that approximately 1 in 59 children living in the United States (Baio, 2018). Small animal pets may be a resourceful and natural way […]
When I first started high school, I witnessed a cyberbullying incident that put one of my classmates behind bars before their life even started. The student had created a fake Snapchat page that was used to expose the nudity of other students around the school. I assume the kids who had been posted felt embarrassment […]
Audience: parents oblivious to their children’s online behavior Purpose: to inform Why can a plan not be put in place to simply stop cyberbullying altogether? Sadly, seventy-four percent of college surveyors claimed that enforced policies would take little or no effect on online bullying behavior whatsoever. Cyberbullying affects our youth in many ways for several […]
Forgives is also an approach which can be used to effectively reduce bullying in school (Ahmed & Braithwaite, 2006). It is known to be the most powerful weapon that is used by the affected parties to bring to an end the cycle behavior of being destructive. Forgiveness is only possible if the victim decides not […]
Observational methods in researches for psychology include thorough observation as well as full description of the behaviour of the subject matter. The researcher who utilizes this research method has to put different quantities of control over the surrounding that he or she is making the observation. Observation acts as a bridge between the highly regulated […]
Types of students’ indiscipline Gangsterism Gangesterism is defined in many ways. Standing (2005) asked several people to define the term ‘gangsterism’. According to him, gangsterism can be defined as an “anti-social way of life that pitches loyalty to the gang against loyalty to institution of civilized society, such as the school, the family, the church […]
Analysis of Children’s Television Introduction The amount of violent images in movies is staggering. Unfortunately, many children are exposed to these violent scenes on a daily basis as they watch and play the video games. Prime time television is also not without its share of blame in this issue (Parents Television Council, 2006). Even more […]
Describe how a being a homosexual young girl with gender identity issues can generate prejudice and inequality in schools, and their effects on students’ personal and social educational experience. Atkinson and De Palma (2010) are among the researchers who realise that there is increasing concern about homophobia in schools. This concern extends to young children […]
Bullying exists within the majority of organisations. To what extent is this the employer’s responsibility? Abstract. This paper is concerned with the concept of bullying in the workplace and examines two critical issues. Firstly the extent to which bullying and the management of it is the responsibility of the employer. Secondly, it examines the differences […]
