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.

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.