Cyber Bullying: An Impact on Adolescents College Students
In this literature review, the author will be reviewing literature regarding cyber bullying and how it impacts upon college students. This is especially fertile ground for research because there is not much information about how such electronic aggression affects college students. The focus of most of the research has been upon younger adolescents. In such individuals, concern is widespread that new forms of electronic communication open up new avenues for aggression among young people. This subject is particularly interesting to the author. In training to be a customer service representative, this author was exposed to anecdotal data that showed that customers were more aggressive in instant messages, emails and on the phone than in person. The findings of most of the studies in the literature review really reflect anecdotal information about technology being a driving factor in electronic bullying.

Literature Review

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Works Cited

Bennett, D.C., Guran, E.L., Ramos, M.C., & Margolin, G. (2011). College students' electronic victimization in friendships and dating relationships: Anticipated distress and associations with risky behaviors. Violence and Victims, 26(4), 410-429.

Bonanno, R.A., & Hymel, S. (2010). Beyond hurt feelings: investigating why some victims of bullying are at greater risk for suicidal ideation. Merill-Palmer Quarterly, 56(3), 420-440.

Dooley, J., Pyzalski, J., Cross D.(2009). Cyber bulling vs. face-to-face bullying a theoretical and conceptual review. Journal of Psychology 217(4): 182-188.

Gradinger, P., Strohmeter, D., Spiel, C. (2009). Traditional bullying and cyber bullying:

Cyber-Bullying
Bullying may be a practice that has been around since the beginnings of human history, but with the increasing access that people have to technology a new medium is now used by aggressors. Cyber bullying is an act that involves using computers, cell phones and other sorts of media to consistently harass others. The object of the bullying, to cause physical or psychological damage to another, is the same, but the perpetrators have changed. Girls are both more likely to use cyber means to bully and they are also more likely to be the targets. Because the practice is so new, there are no prevention programs which specifically target cyber bullying. Also, because this type of aggression occurs in a private setting, it more often goes unnoticed by parents and other concerned adults. esearchers need to further understand the nuances of cyber bullying and determine the best methods to combat…...

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References

Agatson, P.W., Kowalski, R., & Limber, S. (2007). Students' perspectives in cyber bullying. Journal of Adolescent Health, 41. 59-60.

Belsey, B. (2004). Cyberbullying: An emerging threat to the "always on" generation. Retrieved February 20, 2011 from http://www.cyberbullying.ca/pdf/Cyberbullying_Article_by_Bill_Belsey.pdf

iSafe. (2010). Cyber bullying. Retrieved February 19, 2011 from  http://www.isafe.org/imgs/pdf/education/CyberBullying.pdf 

Li, Q. (2006). Cyberbullying in schools: a research of gender differences. School Psychology International, 27(2). 157-170.

Bullying and Cyber Bullying are major issues in the world today, particularly in young people who are either in middle school or high school. Bullying happens at others stages in life, but it seems to be between ages 12 and 17 that kids have the worst problems with being bullied. It is truly tragic what happens to kids who are targeted by bullies. The definition of bullying is "unwanted words or physical actions that can make a person feel bad; includes physical violence, spreading rumors, social exclusion or isolation, manipulation, teasing, and threats." These terms only hint at the terrible actions of a bully and the impact they have on their victims. Teens who are bullied have to deal with misery nearly every day they are at school. They are harassed both at school and at home through their cellular phones and computers. Not enough parents are aware of what…...

Cyber Bullying and Its Impact
Over the past decade, attention has been drawn to cyber-bullying by the media and researchers. esearch on cyber-bullying has covered the various behavior aspects; focusing mainly on demographic and personal factors of the involved individuals. Particularly, the research has been targeted at factors among adolescents; who account for a majority of cyber-bullying cases. Nonetheless, it is important that other populations are studied too -- even adults where cyber-bullying may not be as common -- so that evaluations are made on the previous findings. Several personal factors linked to adolescent cyber-bullying, e.g. level of self-esteem, have been noted to change as one gets older (Obins et al., 2002). It is necessary therefore that studies be done whether or not such factors remain linked to cyber-bullying in various groups of different ages. Moreover, while research on cyber-bullying on adults is taking shape, they are limited to identifying individuals…...

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References

Adams, C. (2010). Cyber-bullying: How to make it stop. Instructor. 120(2), 44-49.

Beran, T., & Li, Q. (2005). Cyber-harassment: A study of a new method for an old behavior. Journal of Educational Computing Research, 32, 265-277.

Boulton, M., Lloyd, J., Down, J., & Marx, H. (2012). Predicting undergraduates' self-reported engagement in traditional and cyber-bullying from attitudes. Cyber psychology, Behavior, and Social Networking, 15(3), 141-147.

Brack, K., & Caltabiano, N. (2014). Cyber-bullying and self-esteem in Australian adults. Cyber psychology: Journal of Psychosocial Research on Cyberspace, 8(2), article 7.

Cyberbullying
The effects of the recent trend known as cyberbullying was investigated. Current literature was examined on the subject in order to establish a general basis of the various potentialities of this harmful activity. Upon synthesizing a working knowledge and hypothesis from this data, a comprehensive research method was developed whereby participants were asked to temporarily forgo their privacy in online and electronic environments. y allowing the research team to assiduously record massive amounts of peer-to-peer social media and electronic interactions, participants accurately depicted the frequency and harshness of cyberbullying activity.

As society has come to realize, bullies can have some profound affects on the overall developmental lives of their victims. The concept of bullying itself implies that someone with a perceived sense of superiority antagonizes another individual that he or she identifies as weak. This type of deplorable behavior can occur in many forms including physical, psychological, emotional and social. Traditionally,…...

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Bibliography

Dilmac, B. (2009). Psychological Needs as a Predictor of Cyber Bullying: A Preliminary Report on College Students. Educational Sciences: Theory and Practice, 9 (3), 1307-1325.

Eckert, P. (1999). Jocks and Burnouts: Social Categories and Identity in the High School. New York, NY: Teachers College Press.

Foss, C., & Cerve, K. (2010, November 7). Is Your Child a Victim of Cyberbullying? Tribune Business News .

Leary, M.R., Kowalski, R.M., Smith, L., & Phillips, S. (2003). Teasing, Rejection, and Violence: Case Studies of the School Shootings. Aggressive Behavior, 29 (3), 202-214.

Testing Assumptions About Cyberbullying: Perceived Distress Associated With Acts of Conventional and Cyberbullying
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Bauman & Newman (2012), in light of the considerable attention that cyber bullying has received in the recent past and the assumptions the phenomenon had received, undertook to test assumptions about cyber bullying. Cyber bullying in essence has much to do with using the knowledge of information and communication technology to harm other people's social status, relationships, and reputation. Conspiracy that clouds cyber bullying continues considerable attention from popular media. Protracted legal tussles have been witnessed in instances when reports of isolated cases have been made. Bauman & Newman (2012), sought to establish whether experts speculation that the potential from cyber bullying was in deed greater than the dangers posed by conventional bullying. The fact that this assumption had not been empirically informed their resolve to conduct this study.

Five hundred and eighty eight students from Southern…...

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References List

Bauman, S. & Newman, M.L. (2012). Testing Assumptions About Cyberbullying: Perceived

Distress Associated With Acts of Conventional and Cyberbullying. Tucson: Arizona University Press.

Introduction
There is no one-size-fits-all method for writing cyber bullying essay titles.  Papers on cyber bullying can range from academic and scholarly in tone and format to argumentative or opinion-based editorials.  They can be factual, satirical, persuasive, or skeptical.  Depending on how your essay is in tone, the approach you take to coming up with a title will vary.  For this kind of essay, it is recommended that your essay title simply reflect in tone and style the substance and type of essay you’ve written.  Here are some examples of the various ways these titles could look.

Top 45 Best Cyber-Bullying Essay Titles

1. 10 Ways Parents Can Prevent Cyber Bullying among Adolescents

2. Don’t Want to Get Bullied Online?  Stop Taking Social Media So Seriously and Live Your Life!

3. A Case Study in How Cyber Bullying Can Lead to Suicide:  The Life and Death of a Young Midwestern Teenager

4. No Time for Oversight: …...

Cyber Bullying
One definition of Cyber bullying is that it is the employment of technology by a person to intimidate, upset, harass, demean and humiliate another person. Targets chosen by cyber bullies are no different from those picked by face-to-face bullies. These targets share characteristics such as being lonely or loners, vulnerable, socially uncomfortable, and hence mostly isolated. Some bullies choose to remain anonymous so as to escape accountability for their actions but still inflict the harm they intended. The devastating effects of cyber bullying are far reaching because the audience is larger than just the person targeted. This bullying can happen in many ways. Blogs and websites designed specifically for bullying a child are some of these ways. These avenues are used to expose embarrassing pictures, threatening messages and even private Instant Messages (IM). Bullies also use these forums to embolden others like them to "gang up" against the target.…...

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References

Billitteri, T. J. (2008). Cyberbullying. Washington, DC: CQ Press.

Carter, J. L., & Texas Woman's University. (2012). The effects of a cyber bully prevention program on middle school students' online behaviors and self-esteem. (Dissertation Abstracts International, 74-7.

Erceg, E., Cross, D., & Thompson, S. (2015). Friendly schools plus friendly families: A parents' guide to dealing with and preventing bullying and cyber bullying.

Gerdes, L. I. (2012). Cyberbullying. Detroit: Greenhaven Press.

Cyberbullying
Independent and dependent variables used in the study

In an experiment, the independent variables are the variables manipulated by the experimenter, while the dependent variables are the aspects of the experiment that are 'dependent' or affected by the independent variables. In Hinduja and Patchin's 2011 research for the Cyberbullying esearch Center, the independent variables under study were the rates of cyberbullying, while the dependent variables were the characteristics associated with teens who engaged in bullying.

The study found that cell phones were the preferred method to use in cyberbullying and girls were found to be far more likely to engage in the practice. There was no distinction in terms of the racial profile of cyberbullying victims or perpetrators -- all were equally apt to engage in the crime. Other characteristics correlated with cyberbullying were a negative school atmosphere. egarding the victims, victims were more likely to have low self-esteem and to have…...

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References

Hinduja and Patchin. (2011). Cyberbullying research center. Retrieved:

http://cyberbullying.us/research.php

Trochim, William. (2006). Nonprobability sampling. Retrieved:

 http://www.socialresearchmethods.net/kb/sampnon.php

Amanda Todd Story
Cyber bullying is a relatively new concern that our society has to deal with. The Amanda Todd story fully illustrates the potential consequences of what cyber-bullying can have on young adults. Although the Amanda Todd story is extreme and well publicized, there are potential millions of cases that are less extreme and go unnoticed. This analysis will provide a background on the Amanda Todd story as well as the phenomenon of cyberbullying that is increasingly becoming a societal concern amongst the younger generations as the role of social media expands further and further into personal lives.

Amanda Todd was a young female living in Vancouver who was the victim of cyber bullying. hen she was in 7th grade she was very active in internet chat groups and, at one point, allowed a stranger to flatter her into flashing her exposed breasts into a camera (Grenoble, 2012). Roughly a year…...

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Works Cited

Bully Police USA. (N.d.). A Watch-dog Organization - Advocating for Bullied Children . Retrieved from Bully Police USA:  http://www.bullypolice.org/ 

Donegan, R. (2012). Bullying and Cyberbullying: History, Statistics, Law, Prevention and Analysis. The Elon Journal of Undergraduate Research in Communications, 33-43. Retrieved from elon.edu.

Glover, P. (2012, May 24). THE CIVIL AND CRIMINAL CONSEQUENCES OF CYBERBULLYING. Retrieved from I Keep Safe:  http://www.ikeepsafe.org/educational-issues/the-civil-and-criminal-consequences-of-cyberbullying/ 

Grenoble, R. (2012, October 11). Amanda Todd: Bullied Canadian Teen Commits Suicide After Prolonged Battle Online And In School. Retrieved from Huffington Post:  http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/10/11/amanda-todd-suicide-bullying_n_1959909.html

Cyberbullying Proposal
Bullying is not a new phenomenon. Yet, today's teens and children have to deal with an entirely new type of bullying online that is often more persuasive and even more harmful. The effects of cyberbullying are well documented. However, the reasons why so many youths today turn towards bullying each other online are often left of the discourse. In order to have so many victims, it is clear there are also a lot of aggressors. This research aims to explore the reasons behind some children turning to incidences of bullying others. It explores the problem through general strain theory, which essentially suggests that bullies themselves are victims of strain and thus take out their negative aggressions through bullying. Using a self reported survey with a Likert scale, this research aims to add more to the growing body of research suggesting why kids turn to cyberbullying.

Statement of the Problem

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References

Bauman, Sheri & Newman, Matthew L. (2012). Testing assumptions about cyberbullying: Perceived distress associated with acts of conventional and cyber bullying. Psychology of Violence, 3(1), 27-38.

Crotty, Michael. (1998). The Foundations of Social Research: Meaning and Perspective in the Research Process. SAGE Publications.

Gradinger, Petra, Strohmeier, Dagmar, & Speil, Christiane. (2009). Traditional bullying and cyberbullying: Identification of risk groups for adjustment problems. Journal of Psychology, 214(4), 205-213.

Hinduja, Sameer & Patchin, Justin W. (2010). Cyberbullying and strain. Cyberbullying Research Center. Web. http://www.cyberbullying.us/cyberbullying_and_strain_research_fact_sheet.pdf

Post Discussion: Technology and Bullying
Students of the Digital Age want to use technology in all aspects of their lives because they are familiar with it and understand it. This can be incorporated into daily educational tasks -- however, there should be some cautionary factors in place. Some cautionary factors can be positive while others can be negative. One way to include digital media would be to open a learning environment that is less rigid than the traditional "brick and mortar school" concept -- that allows students to manage their time on their own, so long as they complete assignments using the various multi-sensory media available to them (Koonce, 2016, p. 249). While this would be a good, positive factor, one negative factor is that there has been almost no data compiled as to how this would work in a real world scenario -- and the need for quality controls would…...

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References

Brody, J. (2015). Screen addiction is taking a toll on children. The New York Times.

Retrieved from  http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/07/06/screen-addiction-is-taking-a-toll-on-children/?_r=0 

Koonce, G. (2016). (Ed). Taking sides: Clashing views on educational issues expanded

(18 Ed.). Mcgraw Hill Publishers.

Cyber Bullying and School Supervision
The article reviews the policy vacuum that currently exists when it comes to the legal expectations and obligations of schools to supervise and monitor discourse that occurs online and at the same time balance the safety of students, education and the way they interact in virtual space. The author clearly illustrates using examples how cyber bullying is something very anonymous hence it is very difficult to curb. There are some illustrations that the author gives regarding how difficult it is to deal with cases of cyber bulling as a result of inadequate laws protecting against cyber bullying. I agree with the author when he states that cyber bullying can only be curbed especially in schools if the teachers as well as parents play a collective role in controlling how students use the internet.

Cyber bullying is increasingly becoming a menace around the world. The article confirms that…...

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Reference

Shariff, S.&. Hoff, D.(2007).Clarifying Legal Boundaries for School Supervision in Cyberspace . Published International Journal of Cyber Criminology, Vol. 1, Issue 1. Retrieved October 24, 2013 from  http://www.cybercrimejournal.com/shaheenhoff.pdf

Cyberbullying
hat is Cyberbullying?

Cyberbullying is described as "…an individual or group willfully using information and communication involving electronic technologies to facilitate deliberate and repeated harassment or threat…" to another person (or persons) by texting, emailing, and posting on social media sites (like Facebook) mean-spirited, cruel, and often untrue messages (including images) (Dilmac, 2009, 1307). Cyberbullying is "pervasive" in North America but cyberbullying incidents have been reported worldwide, so it is not unique to any particular region, Dilmac explains (1308). And while cyberbullying differs from traditional bullying -- often the perpetrator is anonymous in cyberbullying while traditional bullies are well-known at school or in the workplace -- the results of this nefarious activity are similarly hurtful and embarrassing, Dilmac continues (1309).

How does cyberbullying affect females and males?

About four in ten teenagers report they have experienced cyberbullying in the past year and more females (51%) than males (37%) have been bullied through digital…...

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Works Cited

Catanzaro, Mary F. "Indirect aggression, bullying and female teen victimization: a literature review. Pastoral Care in Education, 29.2 (2011): 83-101.

Dilmac, Bulent. "Psychological Needs as a Predictor of Cyber Bullying: a Preliminary Report on College Students." Educational Sciences: Theory & Practice, 9.3 (2009): 1307-1325.

National Crime Prevention Council. "How are Teens Cyberbullied?" Retrieved March 26, 2013,

From 2009.http://www.ncpc.org/cyberbullying.

Cyberbullying
New advents in technology and the increased use of social networks such as Facebook have led to the recent phenomenon of cyberbullying. News reports over the past five years have been filled with stories of young people committing suicide as a result of cyberbullying. For many years mental health professionals have warned of the consequences of bullying including suicidal ideation and suicidal behaviors. These recent suicides and suicide attempts have again brought into question the impact of bullying on children and the ways in which social support systems such as school administrators and teachers need to address this issue. The social support theory asserts that appropriate social support provides children with the mechanisms needed to cope with bullying. hile some schools have implemented zero tolerance policies as it relates to bullying other schools do not consider this type of victimization to be a serious issue.

Bullying is defined as "an aggressive,…...

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Works Cited

Bonanno, R., & Hymel, S. (2010). Beyond hurt feelings: investigating why some victims of bullying are at greater risk for suicidal ideation. Merrill-Palmer Quarterly, 56(3), 420-440.

Due, P., Damsgaard M.T., Lund2, R., Holstein B.E. Is bullying equally harmful for rich and poor children?: a study of bullying and depression from age 15 to 27. European Journal of Public Health, 19(5), 464 -- 469

Fung, A.L.C.(2010) The Phenomenon of Cyberbullying: Its Aetiology and Intervention Vol. 13 (2) p31-42,

Juvonen, J., & Gross, E. (2008). Extending the school grounds? -- bullying experiences in cyberspace. Journal of School Health, 78(9), 496-505.

1. Conducting research studies and surveys with individuals who have experienced cyber bullying to gather firsthand accounts of their psychological experiences and responses.

2. Working with mental health professionals and psychologists to examine the psychological effects of cyber bullying on victims, such as increased levels of anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem.

3. Utilizing qualitative research methods, such as interviews and focus groups, to learn more about the personal experiences and coping mechanisms of cyber bullying victims.

4. Collaborating with schools, parents, and online platforms to collect data on the prevalence and nature of cyber bullying incidents, as well as the resulting psychological impacts....

Understanding the Psychological Impact of Cyberbullying on Its Victims

Cyberbullying, the intentional and repeated use of electronic devices to harm or intimidate another person, has emerged as a significant threat to the mental health and well-being of individuals worldwide. Understanding the psychological impact of cyberbullying on its victims is crucial for developing effective prevention and intervention strategies.

1. Anxiety and Depression

Cyberbullying can trigger intense feelings of anxiety and depression in victims. Constant fear of being victimized, coupled with the public humiliation and isolation that often accompany online harassment, can lead to severe emotional distress. Victims may experience difficulty concentrating, sleep disturbances, and....

1. Educate yourself and others about cyberbullying - Understand what cyberbullying is and the impact it can have on individuals. Educate others on the importance of treating others with respect online.

2. Report cyberbullying - If you witness cyberbullying happening, report it to the appropriate platform or authority. Most social media platforms have mechanisms in place to report bullying behavior.

3. Support the victim - Offer support to the person being cyberbullied. Let them know they are not alone and encourage them to seek help from trusted adults, friends, or professionals.

4. Spread positivity online - Be a positive role model online by....

Combating Cyberbullying in the Digital Age: An Individual's Guide

Cyberbullying, the malicious and intentional use of electronic devices to bully a person, has become a pervasive issue in today's digital age. The anonymity and reach of the internet can embolden individuals to engage in harmful behaviors that they may not otherwise exhibit offline. This can have devastating consequences for victims, including psychological distress, anxiety, depression, and even suicidal thoughts.

As individuals, we have a responsibility to combat cyberbullying and create a safer online environment for ourselves and others. While there is no single solution to this complex problem, there are effective strategies....