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Cyberbullying: Hiding behind the screen
In recent years, the term ‘cyberbullying’ has become relatively common in the media, often cited as a contributor to several high-profile suicides of young adolescents. A review of the literature published in 2010 showed that no articles referenced ‘cyberbullying’ before 2004, confirming its recent emergence. There is no universally accepted definition; however, most definitions describe a repeated activity conducted via electronic means with an intent to cause psychological torment.
Protecting Our Children in a Digital World Built for Adults
Before they even master handwriting, children today already know how to swipe, scroll, and navigate screens effortlessly. For this generation, the digital world isn’t just a tool it’s an environment. A playground, a source of learning… but also a place of real risks. And as long as most mobile applications are designed with adults in mind, we must ask ourselves a crucial question: how do we protect children when the digital space was never built for them?
Consequences of Cyberbullying: What Is the Danger for the Victim and What Threatens the Offender?
Any user of social networks discovers one day that technological progress may enhance not only the best but also the worst personal traits. This way bullying has moved from offline to online and taken on new forms.
Cyberbullying: Dangers and Consequences the Victim and the Offender Face
Any user of social networks discovers one day that technological progress may enhance not only the best but also the worst personal traits. This way bullying has moved from offline to online and taken on new forms.
How to Deal with Cyberbullying?
The fast and free Internet has given us access to a lot of useful information, communication and exchange of ideas, but it has also given rise to insults, cancel culture and cyberbullying.
Cyberbullying: What to Do If You Are Being Bullied Online
November 2024 marked the end of Cyberbullying Awareness Month, an annual awareness campaign to combat online bullying. In 2024, VK organized it for the sixth time, and for the first time extended it by a month to encourage more people to pay attention to the problem and join the project.
How to Protect Children from Online Grooming
We all know someone - an acquaintance, friend, or neighbor - whose personal life has experienced a "little tragedy" involving deception, exploitation, or manipulation in an interpersonal relationship.
Child Cyberbullying: What Is It and How to Fight It?
Today, parents are faced with an urgent issue concerning children and the Internet. It's not just about the number of hours spent in front of the computer or on the phone, but also about the child’s online safety. Being full of trust and not so much experience, children can easily be exposed to various risks - from accidental disclosure of personal information to cyberbullying.
Psychological Consequences of Cyberbullying in Children: How to Help Victims? Advice for Parents and Educators
All parents want the best for their children. But the world is changing, and along with the good things, progress brings new aspects to our lives that can threaten our children's safety. Today, every child spends most of their free time online: on social networks, games or messengers. The Internet offers many opportunities for learning and socializing, but it can also cause harm by becoming a platform for bullying, or cyberbullying.