Cyberbulling
Ana G. Mendez University SystemUniversity of TuraboAHORA Program | Cyberbullying | Research Paper | ENGL 231Research and WritingProf. Tanya I. Ayala Rivera | Luz M. Morales Rodriguez | 12/11/2012 |
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Abstract Cyber-bullying is becoming more common and more severe with the expansion of the Internet and social networking technologies. The information presented in this research paper should give people a better understanding of what a cyber-bully is, how harmful they can really be, and how to prevent cyber-bullying from happening. It can be used to help victims realize they are not alone and should not give into a bully’s dangerous behaviors. Cyber-bullying is technology powered and will only get worse as technology becomes more widespread. By understanding how a cyber-bully works we will be able to protect better youth populations as technology grows. This research is intended to inform today’s youth and parents that if they see any kind of bullying happening in front of them, stop it if possible, and then report it.
Bullying is an old problem that has always been around affecting children, especially in schools, where a group or an individual carry out aggressive, intentional behavior against a victim who cannot defend himself easily (Whitney & Smith, 1993). The expansion of communication technologies is widening the way bully’s can torture their victims giving them a whole new platform for their actions. The use of computers and mobile phones are used by young people to harass, threaten, embarrass, or target another person in many ways. Cyber bullying, also referred to as social online cruelty, can be described as an intentional aggressive act which is carried out by an individual or group of individuals against a victim done repeatedly over a long period of time and sent through electronic contacts. Cyber bullying is usually repeated over time unless it is a death threat. The definition of cyber bullying is limited to
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Abstract Cyber-bullying is becoming more common and more severe with the expansion of the Internet and social networking technologies. The information presented in this research paper should give people a better understanding of what a cyber-bully is, how harmful they can really be, and how to prevent cyber-bullying from happening. It can be used to help victims realize they are not alone and should not give into a bully’s dangerous behaviors. Cyber-bullying is technology powered and will only get worse as technology becomes more widespread. By understanding how a cyber-bully works we will be able to protect better youth populations as technology grows. This research is intended to inform today’s youth and parents that if they see any kind of bullying happening in front of them, stop it if possible, and then report it.
Bullying is an old problem that has always been around affecting children, especially in schools, where a group or an individual carry out aggressive, intentional behavior against a victim who cannot defend himself easily (Whitney & Smith, 1993). The expansion of communication technologies is widening the way bully’s can torture their victims giving them a whole new platform for their actions. The use of computers and mobile phones are used by young people to harass, threaten, embarrass, or target another person in many ways. Cyber bullying, also referred to as social online cruelty, can be described as an intentional aggressive act which is carried out by an individual or group of individuals against a victim done repeatedly over a long period of time and sent through electronic contacts. Cyber bullying is usually repeated over time unless it is a death threat. The definition of cyber bullying is limited to