CYBERBULLYING

By: Ma. Kryzyll B. Dante

 CYBERBULLYING
Bullying that takes place over digital devices like
cell phones, computers and tablets.

An aggressive and intentionally hurtful or

intimidating behavior towards someone else,
directly.
 7
TYPES OF
CYBERBULLYING
Flaming: Online fights using electronic messages with
angry and vulgar language.

Harassment and stalking: Repeatedly sending cruel,

vicious and/or threatening messages.

Denigration: Sending or posting gossip or rumors

about a person to damage his or her reputation or
friendships.
Impersonation: Breaking into someone's email
account and using it to send vicious or embarrassing
material to others.

Outing and trickery: Engaging someone in instant

messaging, tricking him or her into revealing sensitive
information, and forwarding that information to others.
Exclusion: Intentionally excluding someone from an
online group.

Cyberstalking: Repeated, intense harassment and

denigration that includes threats or creates significant
fear.
 Why does
cyberbullying
happen?
1. Cyberbullies are motivated by REVENGE - seek revenge
instead of coping in healthier ways.

2. Cyberbullies believe the victim DESERVES IT - often revolves

around a person’s social status at school.

3. Cyberbullies are BORED - looking for entertainment.

4. Cyberbullies care under PEER PRESSURE - to fit in with a

group of friends or clique.
5. Cyberbullies think EVERYONE IS DOING IT - engage in the
behavior themselves.
6. Cyberbullies are POWER HUNGRY - make fun of less popular
and increase their power.

7. Cyberbullies believe they WON’T GET CAUGHT - the

anonymity of the internet gives kids a false of security.

8. Cyberbullies LACK EMPATHY - isn’t a big deal because they

do not see the pain they caused.
Common PLACES where cyber
bullying occurs:

Text Messages
Social Media (SMS), E-mail,
Instant Messages
 Common
FORMS of
cyber bullying
● Sending unwelcome emails/text messages
● Threats
● Sexual harassment
● Hate speech
● Ridiculing someone publically
● Posting lines, rumors, or gossip and encouraging
others to distribute the information
 8
SIGNS
● Uneasy, nervous or scared about going to school or
outside - If a child continuously asks you if they can skip
school by staying home or if they make calls asking to come
home early during the school day.

● Upset or frustrated after going online or gaming - this

outburst of anger can be a red flag, as kids may do this as a
way to distance themselves from bullies.
● Unwilling to discuss or share information about their
online accounts and activity - children will try to hide what
is going on in order to keep it quiet since many victims are
afraid to speak out, especially to parents.

● Trouble sleeping at night or sleepy during the day -

children are unable to sleep because they are tormented by
what the cyberbullies are saying about them
● Loss of interest in favorite hobbies or activities - they
may be trying to distance themselves from others making
fun of them or attempting to fit in.

● Child suddenly seems depressed or antisocial - child

seems to be severely unhappy and only wants to be in their
room by themselves.
● Withdrawn from close friends and family - an
attempt to push people away and distance everyone in
their life, especially from those doing the bullying.

● Making passing statements about suicide or

making a suicide attempt - immediate red flag;
Contact a professional immediately and get the school
involved, if needed.
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