Methods used in cyberbullying

 

One of the methods used in electronic bullying

• harassment.
• the acting.
• Send messages to the victim's friends.
• distortion.
• Share information.
• deception.
• harassment.
• Online stalking.

The methods used in cyberbullying are numerous. Cyberbullying involves using a cell phone, computer, or tablet to engage in unwanted and aggressive behaviors towards others; They can share and display harmful, false, and negative content about another person, and a bully can do so through social media, forums, games, and other digital outlets.

Harassment: Harassment occurs when a bully sends offensive and threatening messages via electronic means of communication to his or her target. Unfortunately, many people may gather to send thousands of messages to the victim at one time.

Representation: Representation means impersonation, and it occurs when a person creates a fake personal account in the name of another person or hacks another person's account, and here the cyberbully pretends to be the owner of the original account, and then tarnishes the reputation of the victim, whether by sharing pornographic posts, or by sending messages is inappropriate to friends of the victim, or by posting comments on social media and chat rooms under the name of the original account holder; This can lead to a violent reaction from others based on the cyberbully's comments.

Sending messages to the victim's friends:  The bully sends pornographic and inappropriate messages to the victim's friends.

Defamation:  A bully tries to damage the victim's reputation or destroy friendships they have, by spreading baseless rumors online and posting derogatory comments about them on social media.

Sharing Information: A cyberbully uses technology to publicly share private information without permission with the intent of harming the victim.

Deception: One of the most popular methods used in cyberbullying , the cyberbully uses methods to deceive his victim to make them believe that they are talking in confidence with a close friend in order to share sensitive information; Such as: secrets or insulting information, and once the bully gets the information, he will use it by publishing it publicly to others in an attempt to harm the victim.

Harassment: The bully sends persistent and hurtful messages online to the victim, and these messages can contain words that indicate harassment and may even have sexual connotations.

Online stalking: The bully closely monitors the victim's online presence, and the bully can also make false accusations and threats against the victim and their loved ones, in addition to that; Online stalking can extend to the real world, becoming very dangerous for the victim and those around her. Whether it is electronic stalking or real-world stalking, it is a criminal offense. 

Reasons for cyberbullying

No one is immune from the methods used in cyberbullying. The prevalence of cyberbullying increased steadily between 2016 and 2021. There are many reasons why some people bully others; Understand the following:

• Sometimes they feel that victims deserve to be attacked online.
•  Sometimes it is just a form of entertainment for them.

Symptoms of cyberbullying

• Withdrawal from family events and other social gatherings.
• Sudden decline in academic performance.
• He refused to go to school.
• Report feeling ill to avoid going to school.
• Try not to connect to the Internet.
• Depression and feeling anxious.

It can be difficult for your son or friend to talk about being bullied online. because of fear of reprisal or embarrassment; However, there are several signs that indicate that your son or friend is a victim of the methods used in cyberbullying, and these signs and signs may include the previous examples.

The effects of the methods used in electronic bullying

• Emotional impact.
• My body is affected.
• mentally affected
• addiction.

You can be cyberbullied by another person even in your own home. Cyberbullying can have serious consequences. Some victims may be able to successfully recover from their suffering, but others suffer in silence and choose suicide to end the pain.

Research has linked cyberbullying to depression in teens. It can cause them to feel anxious and embarrassed, and they can suffer physical and emotional trauma; That is why our children and youth must be educated to know the types and methods used in cyberbullying.

Emotional impact: Feeling ashamed or losing interest in things you love.

Physical impact: Feeling tired and lack of sleep, or suffering from symptoms such as stomachache and headache.

Mental impact: feeling lonely, crowded with negative thoughts, self-talk, feeling guilty about things you did or didn't do, feeling judged negatively, and feeling isolated from people you love and trust.

Addiction:  Some may resort to alcohol and drug addiction in an attempt to deal with their psychological and physical pain.

Dealing with the methods used in electronic bullying

• Seek help from a trusted family member.
• Contact a social worker or your favorite teacher.
• Consultation of specialists.
• Collect evidence whether it is text messages, screenshots, photos or videos.
• Report the bully via the online platform.
• Report the bully to cyber detectives (police).

If you think you are being bullied, the first step is to seek help from someone you trust such as your parents, a close family member, or a trusted adult. If you are a student, you can contact the social worker at your school or favorite teacher, either online or in person. If you are not comfortable talking to someone you know, find a helpline in your country to speak to a specialized counselor or a competent authority. social platform like Facebook; Consider blocking a bully and officially reporting their behavior on the same platform, as social media companies are committed to keeping their users safe.

Protection from the methods used in electronic bullying

• Think before publishing any information on digital platforms.
• Learn about privacy settings for social media apps.

Think before posting any information on digital platforms: Think carefully before posting or sharing anything on digital platforms, as it may stay online forever and can be used to harm you later; So do not write personal details such as your address, phone number or the name of your school.

Learn about privacy settings for social media apps: 

• You can limit who can see your profile, send you direct messages, or comment on your posts by adjusting your account privacy settings.
• You can report offensive comments, messages, photos, and videos and request that they be removed.
• You can completely block people to prevent them from seeing your profile or contacting you.
• You can choose to have comments made by certain people visible only to them without blocking them entirely.
• You can delete posts on your profile or hide them from specific people.