Cyberbullying can have psychological, physical, emotional and mental effects on victims such as low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts. It is best for victims not to respond to cyberbullies and instead tell a trusted adult and keep records of the abusive behavior.
Cyberbullying can have psychological, physical, emotional and mental effects on victims such as low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts. It is best for victims not to respond to cyberbullies and instead tell a trusted adult and keep records of the abusive behavior.
Cyberbullying can have psychological, physical, emotional and mental effects on victims such as low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts. It is best for victims not to respond to cyberbullies and instead tell a trusted adult and keep records of the abusive behavior.
Cyberbullying can have psychological, physical, emotional and mental effects on victims such as low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts. It is best for victims not to respond to cyberbullies and instead tell a trusted adult and keep records of the abusive behavior.
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What Are The Effects of Cyberbullying?
Cyberbullying can also have adverse effects on those who witness it happening to someone else. They may feel scared, helpless, and sad. They may also have trouble sleeping and eating and may even develop anxiety and depression.
Moreover the victims, as well as the bullies, may experience mental, emotional, physical, and psychological problems.
Generally, cyberbullying effects can be classified under the following:
Psychological effects
Physical effects
Emotional effects
Mental effects
1. Psychological Effects of Cyberbullying
The psychological effects of cyberbullying can be just as damaging as the physical effects. Victims of cyberbullying may experience a range of negative emotions, such as sadness, anger, fear, and embarrassment. They may also feel isolated and alone.
Low Self-Esteem
Isolation and Withdrawal
Harmful habits
2. Physical Effects of Cyberbullying
The physical effects of cyberbullying is seen in the person’s physical health. Some of these effects include:
Headaches
Stomach aches
Sleeping problems
3. Mental Effects of Cyberbullying
Cyberbullying can also have a negative impact on the victim’s schoolwork. Victims may have trouble concentrating in class and may not want to go to school. They may also receive lower grades than they usually would.
The mental effects include
Anxiety
Loss of concentration
Self-harm
Suicidal thoughts
4. Emotional Effects of Cyberbullying
Victims of cyberbullying may also have trouble forming relationships with other people. They may be afraid to trust anyone and may not want to socialize with others. This can lead to them feeling lonely and isolated.
The emotional effects of cyberbullying include:
Depression
Shame
Guilt
Embarrassment
Don’t Respond
It’s human nature to want to stick up for yourself when someone says something nasty, but the best way to shut down a cyberbully is to disengage. Not only can this help end the harassment, but it also prevents you from getting in trouble. “If someone tags you in an offensive post on Instagram and then you do the same thing to get back at them, the line between perpetrator and victim is muddied,” says Dr. Singer. Resist the urge to respond, and if you can, block the person or change your privacy settings so that they can’t continue to contact you. Document the Evidence
If you’re being cyberbullied, keep a record of the activity—taking screenshots of messages, for example. In very extreme cases (let’s say that someone from school gets ahold of nude photos of you and shares them with other students), this evidence may help if you decide to take legal action, says Robin Kowalski, Ph.D., professor of psychology at Clemson University’s College of Behavioral, Social, and Health Sciences.
Tell an Adult
Being cyberbullied can be really upsetting and exhausting, so it’s important to let a responsible adult such as a teacher, parent, or youth group advisor know what’s going on. They’ll be able to help address the problem, and they can help you gain a little perspective on this type of behavior so you can see it’s the bully, not the victim of these attacks, that has the real problem.
Practice Avoidance
Even though being bullied is not your fault, certain online practices can help protect you from becoming a target. First, be careful about what you post and think twice before sharing photos or videos that could potentially be used against you. It’s also smart to keep passwords secret and to log out of social media accounts when using a public computer or a friend’s phone. If a peer tries to include you in a cyberbullying attack on someone else, stick up for the person being targeted. You could say something like, “That’s not really funny,” or “If someone said that to you, you might be upset,” or “Let it go, already!” A few choice words help other teens see their comments might hurt more than they think and helps those being targeted know that they are not alone.
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