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Psychiatria Danubina, Vol. 32 No. suppl. 2, 2020.

Review article

BULLYING THROUGH THE INTERNET - CYBERBULLYING

Martina Krešić Ćorić orcid id orcid.org/0000-0002-7860-7078 ; Faculty of Health Study, University of Mostar, Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina; Psychiatry Clinic, University Clinical Hospital Mostar, Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina; School of Medicine, University of Mostar, Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Ana Kaštelan ; Psychiatry Clinic, Clinical Hospital Centar Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia; School of Medicine, University of Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia

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Abstract

Introduction: Bullying is an aggressive, intentional act carried out by a group or an individual repeatedly and over time against
a victim who cannot easily defend himself or herself. However, with the advent of electronic communication via the internet and
mobile phones has led to appearence of a new form of violence, i.e. cyberbullying. Cyberbullying is define as “willful and repeated
harm inflicted through computer, cell phones and other electronic device”. The aim of this paper is to point to the growing problem
of cyberbullying.
Methods: Review the research and theoretical literature.
Results: Bullying through the Internet tends to occur at a later age, around 14 years, when children spend more time on their
mobile phones and social networking sites. Estimates indicate that between 15% and 35% of young people have been victims of
cyberbullying and between 10% and 20% of individuals admit to having cyberbullied others. Perpetrators of cyberbullying have a
degree of anonymity not possible in traditional bullying, and the potential exposure and embarrassment of the victim is on a larger
scale. It is possible to victimize a peer within their own home or elsewhere at any time of day or night, and should they remove
themselves from the site, the messages often accumulate. Victims of bullying often have mental health problems, including depressive symptomatology, self-harm and suicidal behaviors.
Conclusions: This presents new challenges for individuals, families, schools, professionals, researchers, and policy makers.

Keywords

cyberbullying; child; adolescent

Hrčak ID:

262532

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/262532

Publication date:

10.6.2020.

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