Cyberbullying in schools

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Vezemba Katjitae 230089232 Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place over digital devices like cell phones, computers, and tablets. Cyberbullying can occur through SMS, Text, and apps, or online in social media, forums, or gaming where people can view, participate in, or share content. Cyberbullying includes sending, posting, or sharing negative, harmful, false, or mean content about someone else. It can include sharing personal or private information about someone else causing embarrassment or humiliation. Some cyberbullying crosses the line into unlawful or criminal behavior.

Vezemba Katjitae 230089232 Lack of empathy : Lack of empathy is the inability to understand and share the feelings of others, and it can cause cyberbullying by enabling individuals to engage in hurtful online behaviors without recognizing or caring about the emotional harm they inflict on their victims. Desire for power and control : Desire for power and control is the motivation to exert dominance or authority over others, and it can cause cyberbullying by driving individuals to use online platforms to manipulate, intimidate, and harm others, fulfilling their need for control and superiority in the virtual realm. Revenge : Revenge refers to seeking punishment for a perceived injustice or harm, and it can lead to cyberbullying when individuals use online platforms to harm, harass, or seek vengeance against someone they believe has wronged them, often without considering the repercussions of their actions. Peer pressure : Peer pressure refers to the phenomenon where individuals within a...

Vezemba Katjitae 230089232 THE EFFECTS OF CYBERBULLYING    1.A drop in social behavior — avoiding friends or social events. 2.Isolating his or herself in their room more than usual. 3.Becoming more quiet or withdrawn. 4.Finding it hard to concentrate on schoolwork. 5.Grades dropping. 6.Losing interest in activities that they normally enjoy. 7.Skipping school or expressing a desire to skip school. 8.Expressing dark thoughts or emotions.

 How can one address cyberbullying in schools  1.Take all signs and reports of cyberbullying seriously. 2.Educate all students about the signs of cyberbullying and what it means on different platforms, apps, and online games. 3.Create a safe space to report online instances to protect students experiencing horrible behaviors. 4.Teach children how to document their activity and messages on popular websites and stress the importance of providing proof of cyberbullying. 5.Always make sure that all students know it is not their fault and that there are ways to combat the harassment, trolling, and other bullying behaviors. 6. Pay attention to changes in students' emotional state , such as depression, fearfulness, or distraction. 7. Engage in open communication with students, providing a safe space for them to discuss their experiences.