Cyber+Bullying+-+Effects

** Children have killed each other and committed suicide after having been involved in a cyber-bullying incident. ** Studies have shown that victims feel a wide range of negative emotions as a result of being cyber-bullied. These include: It was found that those who experience cyber-bullying also experience a range of negative behaviours. These include The victim may be at home when they experience cyber bullying, which can lead to a sense of endangerment within the confines of their own room or house. They may feel like they can’t be secure within their own surrounding because some cyber bullies never reveal their identity. The anonymity of cyber bullying can add to their feeling of being unsafe.  Another problem of these negative emotions and behaviours is that the victim is more likely to resolve this strain through some sort of antisocial behaviour.  The victim may feel like there is no escape from cyber bullying. It seems easy enough to close these social media accounts and simply turn off the computer. However, for some kids avoiding these websites or instant messages may seclude them from one of the most important places they socialise.
 * EFFECTS **
 * anger
 * sadness
 * feeling hurt
 * embarrassed
 * afraid
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">poor concentration
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">low school achievement
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">absenteeism from school

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