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.