An Undergraduate Research Paper Presented to Prof. Rene Laurente G. Reyes
In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements
For ENGL 1023
by
ETA
Bernadette A. Mendoza Rosette Diane A. Sta. Rosa Christine Joy D. Tamayo Elijah Mae J. Santos
Angelika Ramota
January 13, 2014
Cyber Bullying among Teenagers
I. Cyber Bullying
a. Definition
b. History
c. Thesis Statement
II. Bullies and the Victims
a. Feelings
b. Facing Bullying
III. Causes of Cyber Bullying
a. Social Media
b. Gender Difference
c. Racism
IV. Effects of Cyber Bullying
a. Psychological
b. Psychosocial
V. Preventive Measures on Cyber Bullying
a. Cyber Bullying Act
b. Parent’s Duty
c. Set Security and Privacy Settings
d. Observe the Child’s Internet Use
e. Contact the Parents of the Bully
VI. Findings
VII. Recommendations
Cyber Bullying among Teenagers
Thesis Statement: Cyber Bullying has found its way to become widespread phenomenon due to modernization.
I. Bullying has become part of our everyday lives; It became epidemic nowadays. We cannot take away the fact that there are just two kinds of teenagers living in today’s generation: the bullies and the victims. Every day, people suffer from those intimidations they are receiving from other people, while some feels so happy about the fact that they were able to hurt others physically and emotionally. It is just so saddening to know that we could not just stop those bullies around the corner; they always find a way to threaten other people. Because of the advancement in technology, bullies found an easier way in harassing people with just a click away. Also, it has become more severe because social media provides a variety of audiences which allows them to become negatively aware.
A. Definition
According to Michelle New, PhD, Cyber bullying is the use of technology to harass, threaten, embarrass, or target another person. By definition, it occurs among
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