Emotions Associated with Cyber-Bullying

Cyber-bullying is conducted through the medium of texts, emails, online messages and comments. The content of these messages is such that it provokes an emotional reaction in the one being targeted. The emotions may include the following:

• Rejection
• Hurt
• Sorrow
• Fear
• Anger
• Frustration
• Shame

In many cases the victim experiences a mixture of feelings that leaves them confused and unsure of what to do or who to go to for help. Click here for a closer look at the emotional impact of cyber-bullying and how to handle it.

Six Types of Cyber-Bullies

Cyber-bullies come in many shapes and sizes but often fit into one of the following categories:

• Nitpickers
• Verbal abusers
• Those that drag up the past
• Stalkers that follow everything you do online
• Persistent bullies who are convinced they are right
• Cyber-bullies who consider themselves experts

All of the above behaviours are destructive and can cause immense pain to their victims. Click here for more information on these types of bullies.

Confronting a Cyber-Bully

Confrontation is an important part of stopping the cycle of cyber-bullying. This is obviously easier when the bully is known to the victim. There are three typical reactions when confontation takes place:

Denial

Retaliation

Victimhood

To find out more about these and how to effectively confront a cyber-bully, click here.

Why Cyber-Bullying is Never Alright

Cyber-bullying exists on a spectrum ranging from mild to extreme. Many people try and shrug it off, not wanting to make a big deal of it. In reality, cyber-bullying is a big deal and should never be tolerated in any form. Here are some links to articles on cyber-bullying that may prove helpful:

Cyber-Bullying and the Law

How Cyber-Bullies Respond to Confrontation

Six Types of Cyber-Bullies

The Emotional Impact of Cyber-Bullying

Understanding Cyberstalking and Bullying

Update on Cyber-Bullying is Never Alright

Cyber-Bullying is Never Alright is reaching its target audience. Orders have been sent to schools and libraries around New Zealand, and print and Kindle copies have sold through Amazon.com.

Aimed at teenagers but suitable for any age group, the book gives examples of cyber-bullying as well as practical advice on how to handle the problem. As people become more and more connected in cyberspace, it is essential to be prepared for this type of attack. While it is common to hide the abuse and feel ashamed and humiliated, it is never alright to be bullied. This book will help you to work out a plan of action and pursue it.

Cyber-Bullies are Cowards

Bullies are cowards and cyber-bullies even more so. They hide behind technology, screens, cell phones and fake profiles. Because they don't see the immediate reaction to their cruel words, they say things they would be unlikely to say face to face. Click here to read more about cyber-cowards and the best way to handle them.

Cyber-Bullying Book now Available

Cyber-Bullying is Never Alright is now available in print format and as a Kindle book. Written from personal experience, it is divided into clear sections and is simple yet profound. It's a valuable resource to anyone who is experiencing this form of abuse as it covers the emotions experienced as well as the best way to handle the bully. School libraries and anyone working with teenagers need to keep a copy on hand.

Identifying a Cyber-Bully

Cyber-bullies come in many shapes and forms and can be either sex and any age. While teenagers are the most affected group, it is not exclusively a teen problem. Here are six different ways that cyber-bullies may harass others:

1. Nit pickers pull other people's work apart online.
2. Verbal cyber-bullies use words to cut and hurt others on social networks sites and cell phones.
3. Cyber-bullies with long memories drag up the past and publicly attack their victim in chat rooms and on social networking sites.
4. An online bully may stalk a person's movements and gather information such as email addresses, cell numbers and addresses.
5. The bullying may be persistent as the perpetrator tries to break down their victim and force them to behave in the way they want them to.
6. An expert cyber-bully claims to be more qualified than their victim and negates any professional work they put online.

Click here for more information about these types of cyber-bullies.

The Law and Cyber-Bullying

As the problem of bullying over the internet and cell phones increases, the need for specific laws has become apparent. While laws against cyber-bullying are slowly being introduced around the world, there are documented cases where general laws involving defamation, libel, slander and harassment have been used effectively. Click here to read more about libel and slander and how to gather evidence against a cyber-bully.

What is Cyber-Bullying

Cyber-bullying is a growing problem in a world that becomes more connected each day. It is defined as bullying that is conducted using technology such as cell phones, computers, tablets and other devices. The messages and photos sent are normally hurtful and leave the recipient embarrassed, ashamed, angry and fearful. While it is a huge problem among teenagers, cyber-bullying also affects young childen, and men and women of all ages.

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