Erin Peebles
Department of Pediatrics, Children’s Hospital
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.