Topic > The effects of cyberbullying on victims - 584

The problem is that cyberbullying occurs frequently among children and affects them negatively. Background information: A report by the anti-bullying charity shows that over 33% of young citizens have been victims of cyberbullying (“Cyberbullying”). Cyberbullying is bullying that occurs through electronic devices. Cyberbullying has many effects on victims. Most victims have low self-esteem, are unwilling to attend school, often skip school, use drugs, have health problems, and receive lower grades (“What is it”). The Supplement's 2008-2009 study on school crime shows that 6% of students in grades 6-12 have experienced cyberbullying (“What is it”). The Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance survey conducted in 2011 shows that 16% of students in grades 9-12 were bullied using electronic devices in the previous year (“What is it”). A report produced by the anti-bullying charity shows that over 33% of young citizens have been victims of cyberbullying (“Cyberbullying”). Even 1% of young citizens admitted to having attempted suicide due to cyberbullying (“Cyberbullying”). Cyberbullying occurs mostly in middle and high schools.More than...