Cyberbullying or cyberharassment is a form of bullying or harassment using electronic means. Cyberbullying and cyberharassment are also known as online bullying. It has become increasingly common, especially among teenagers and adolescents, due to the communication technology advancements and young people's increased use of such technologies. Cyberbullying is when someone, typically a teenager, bullies or harasses others on the internet and other digital spaces, particularly on social media sites.
Cyberbullying by email from a fictional friend@hotmail.com
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Harassment in gaming culture can occur in online gaming.
Percentage of victims of cyberbullying by year across the United States
Bullying is the use of force, coercion, hurtful teasing or threat, to abuse, aggressively dominate or intimidate. The behavior is often repeated and habitual. One essential prerequisite is the perception of an imbalance of physical or social power. This imbalance distinguishes bullying from conflict. Bullying is a subcategory of aggressive behavior characterized by hostile intent, imbalance of power and repetition over a period of time.
A depiction of a student being bullied by three other students. A bystander is seen in the background, paying no attention.
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention graphic presenting school anti-bullying guidelines
