What aspects of cyberbullying are particularly harmful to adolescents, and what strategies can be used for effective prevention in schools?
Claire Clifford
Why is this important? - Cyberbullying is a mental health convern, linked to anxiety and depression (Alismaiel, 2023)
- It is constant and inescapable, affecting adolescents 24/7 (Johnstone, 2023)
- Online content is permanent and widely shared, increasing long-term harm (Schnackenberg & Heyman, 2011)
Key Findings
- Permanence – harmful content stays online
- Public Exposure – large audiences increase humiliation
- Anonymity – encourages more aggressive behavior
- Constant Access – no escape from bullying
Prevention Strategies
- Clear school policies on cyberbullying
- Digital literacy education
- Counseling and support systems
- Encourage reporting and bystander action
(Giumetti & Kowalski, 2019)
Nearly half of U.S. teens ages 13 to 17 (46%) report ever experiencing at least one of six cyberbullying behaviors asked about in a Pew Research Center survey conducted April 14-May 4, 2022 (Pew Research Center, 2022)
(Alismaiel, 2023; Perez, 2026)
Limitations Focus on specific age groups Limited long-term data More research needed
References
Alismaiel, O. A. (2023). Digital media used in education: The influence on cyberbullying behaviors among youth students. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(2), 1370. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20021370 Giumetti, G. W., & Kowalski, R. M. (Eds.). (2019). Cyberbullying in schools, workplaces, and romantic relationships: The many lenses and perspectives of electronic mistreatment. Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315110554 Johnstone, N. (2023, May 31). What is cyberbullying and how can it be prevented? Mayo Clinic Press. https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/parenting/what-is-cyberbullying-and-how-it-can-be-prevented/ Perez, J., Catalonia, R., Khem, C., Lapura, G., Ann, B., May, K., & Maldepeña, V. (2026). A case study on cyberbullying among senior high school students. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 9(12), 3327–3338. https://doi.org/10.47772/IJRISS.2025.91200254 Ray, G., McDermott, C. D., & Nicho, M. (2024). Cyberbullying on Social Media: Definitions, Prevalence, and Impact Challenges. Journal of Cybersecurity, 10(1). https://doi.org/10.1093/cybsec/tyae026 Schnackenberg, H., & Heymann, M. (2011). Cyberbullying: A case study at Robert J. Mitchell Junior/Senior High School. Journal of Cases on Information Technology, 13(4), 1–8. https://doi.org/10.4018/jcit.2011100101 Stradic, S. (2026, January 5). 10 People Are Convicted of Cyberbullying France’s First Lady. Nytimes.com. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/world/europe/france-brigitte-macron-cyberbullying-trial-owens.html Vogels, E. A. (2022, December 15). Teens and Cyberbullying 2022. Pewresearch.org. https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2022/12/15/teens-and-cyberbullying-2022/
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What aspects of cyberbullying are particularly harmful to adolescents, and what strategies can be used for effective prevention in schools?
Claire Clifford
Why is this important?- Cyberbullying is a mental health convern, linked to anxiety and depression (Alismaiel, 2023)
- It is constant and inescapable, affecting adolescents 24/7 (Johnstone, 2023)
- Online content is permanent and widely shared, increasing long-term harm (Schnackenberg & Heyman, 2011)
Key Findings
Prevention Strategies
- Clear school policies on cyberbullying
- Digital literacy education
- Counseling and support systems
- Encourage reporting and bystander action
(Giumetti & Kowalski, 2019)Nearly half of U.S. teens ages 13 to 17 (46%) report ever experiencing at least one of six cyberbullying behaviors asked about in a Pew Research Center survey conducted April 14-May 4, 2022 (Pew Research Center, 2022)
(Alismaiel, 2023; Perez, 2026)
Limitations Focus on specific age groups Limited long-term data More research needed
References
Alismaiel, O. A. (2023). Digital media used in education: The influence on cyberbullying behaviors among youth students. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(2), 1370. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20021370 Giumetti, G. W., & Kowalski, R. M. (Eds.). (2019). Cyberbullying in schools, workplaces, and romantic relationships: The many lenses and perspectives of electronic mistreatment. Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315110554 Johnstone, N. (2023, May 31). What is cyberbullying and how can it be prevented? Mayo Clinic Press. https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/parenting/what-is-cyberbullying-and-how-it-can-be-prevented/ Perez, J., Catalonia, R., Khem, C., Lapura, G., Ann, B., May, K., & Maldepeña, V. (2026). A case study on cyberbullying among senior high school students. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 9(12), 3327–3338. https://doi.org/10.47772/IJRISS.2025.91200254 Ray, G., McDermott, C. D., & Nicho, M. (2024). Cyberbullying on Social Media: Definitions, Prevalence, and Impact Challenges. Journal of Cybersecurity, 10(1). https://doi.org/10.1093/cybsec/tyae026 Schnackenberg, H., & Heymann, M. (2011). Cyberbullying: A case study at Robert J. Mitchell Junior/Senior High School. Journal of Cases on Information Technology, 13(4), 1–8. https://doi.org/10.4018/jcit.2011100101 Stradic, S. (2026, January 5). 10 People Are Convicted of Cyberbullying France’s First Lady. Nytimes.com. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/world/europe/france-brigitte-macron-cyberbullying-trial-owens.html Vogels, E. A. (2022, December 15). Teens and Cyberbullying 2022. Pewresearch.org. https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2022/12/15/teens-and-cyberbullying-2022/
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