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cyberbullying
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The Children and Screens Guide for Child Development and Media ... childrenandscreens.org 12 facts
quoteAbigail Phillips stated: 'Because of the way they communicate with themselves or communicate to themselves and with others, they may be extra vulnerable to being cyberbullied. They can also be the cyberbullies, it’s very common.'
claimResearch indicates that exposure to sexualized Instagram images is associated with valuing appearance over competence, exposure to idealized bodies and problematic social media use are associated with poor body image and body dissatisfaction, engagement in body talk is associated with weight-related restrictive eating, and cyberbullying victimization is associated with poor body image and body dissatisfaction in adolescents.
claimIt is important for parents to clarify what children mean when they claim to be 'bullied' online, as the term can refer to a wide range of difficult interactions rather than strictly cyberbullying.
claimEnglander defines cyberbullying as a form of repeated cruelty online using digital means, distinguishing it from one-time mean behavior or accidents.
claimMelissa Faith, a Clinical Pediatric Psychologist at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, asserts that cyberbullying involves a power imbalance between the perpetrator and the victim—based on social status, physical stature, or intellect—and is often supported by peers.
claimNeurodivergent youth face an increased risk of both being victimized by cyberbullying and acting as perpetrators of cyberbullying, according to Abigail Phillips, Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
claimNeurodivergent youth may unknowingly participate in cyberbullying or become victims because they have a reduced ability to detect social cues indicating that harm is being caused, according to Abigail Phillips.
claimAnne Maheux notes that exposure to hate, violence, and potentially traumatizing content via social media algorithms is distinct from cyberbullying.
quoteEnglander states: "It’s something done on purpose, and it’s done over and over again to a target."
claimAccording to Englander and Faith, cyberbullying manifests through spreading lies or rumors via text or social media, posting embarrassing photos or videos, hostile confrontations, impersonating the victim online, and bullying that occurs both at school and online.
claimElizabeth Englander, PhD, Professor of Psychology and Executive Director of the Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center at Bridgewater State University, notes that research shows strong friendships and peer support are the best ways for girls to develop social resiliency and protection from bullying or cyberbullying.
claimNeurodivergent children possess particular susceptibilities and vulnerabilities to online harms, including cyberbullying, online grooming, viral social media challenges, and social contagion behavior.
Implications for Mental Health and Coping Strategies | OxJournal oxjournal.org Aug 12, 2024 3 facts
claimProlonged exposure to cyberbullying acts as a source of toxic stress that can increase the size of the limbic system while decreasing the size and impairing the functioning of the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus.
referenceNesi and Prinstein (2015) conducted a longitudinal study finding that increased social media use predicted increases in depressive symptoms among adolescents, a relationship mediated by peer-related stressors such as cyberbullying and social comparison.
claimThe imbalance in brain structure caused by cyberbullying-induced toxic stress leads to difficulties in memory, learning, and decision-making, compounding the victim's psychological distress.
The Relationship Between Parenting Style, Child Behaviour and ... gavinpublishers.com 1 fact
claimThe PEMH program's 'Healthy internet usage' workshop for Primary 3 to 4 students includes a two-session basic workshop and a four-session advanced workshop covering topics such as online privacy, cyberbullying, and managing screen time.