What is Cyberbullying?

What is cyberbullying?

• Bullying that takes place only in person

• Bullying with the use of digital technologies

• Bullying that happens only on social media

• Bullying that is not repeated behaviour

Answer explanation

Cyberbullying is bullying with the use of digital technologies. It can take place on social media, messaging platforms, gaming platforms and mobile phones.

What is the aim of cyberbullying?

• To make friends

• To scare, anger, or shame those who are targeted

• To help others

• To spread love and positivity

What are some examples of cyberbullying?

• Sending kind messages to someone

• Posting embarrassing photos or videos of someone on social media

• Impersonating someone and sending mean messages to others on their behalf

• Both b and c

What is a digital footprint?

• A record that can prove useful and provide evidence to help stop the abuse

• A type of cyberbullying

• A way to make friends online

• A type of social media platform

What is the difference between face-to-face bullying and cyberbullying?

• There is no difference

• Cyberbullying leaves a digital footprint

• Face-to-face bullying is more common

• Cyberbullying is less harmful than face-to-face bullying

Answer explanation

Face-to-face bullying and cyberbullying can often happen alongside each other. But cyberbullying leaves a digital footprint – a record that can prove useful and provide evidence to help stop the abuse.

Why is it important to know about cyberbullying?

• It is not so important

• To be able to participate in cyberbullying

• To be able to recognize it and help stop it

• To make more friends online

TRUE or FALSE?

Cyberbullying can lead to physical symptoms such as headaches and stomach aches.

Answer explanation

When bullying happens online it can feel as if you’re being attacked everywhere, even inside your own home. It can seem like there’s no escape. The effects can last a long time and affect a person in many ways:

·         Mentally – feeling upset, embarrassed, stupid, even afraid or angry 

·         Emotionally – feeling ashamed or losing interest in the things you love

·         Physically – tired (loss of sleep), or experiencing symptoms like stomach aches and headaches 

TRUE or FALSE?

If you feel hurt by a joke online, it is most likely cyberbullying.

Answer explanation

All friends joke around with each other, but sometimes it’s hard to tell if someone is just having fun or trying to hurt you, especially online. Sometimes they’ll laugh it off with a “just kidding,” or “don’t take it so seriously.” 

But if you feel hurt or think others are laughing at you instead of with you, then the joke has gone too far. If it continues even after you’ve asked the person to stop and you are still feeling upset about it, then this could be bullying.

TRUE or FALSE?

If you are experiencing cyberbullying, you should only talk to your parents about it.

Answer explanation

If you think you’re being bullied, the first step is to seek help from someone you trust such as your parents, a close family member or another trusted adult.

In your school you can reach out to a counsellor, the sports coach or your favourite teacher – either online or in person.

TRUE or FALSE?

To protect yourself from cyberbullying, you should share your personal information, accept friend requests from strangers, and respond to cyberbullying.

Answer explanation

To protect yourself from cyberbullying, you should keep personal information private, be cautious about accepting friend requests, and not respond to cyberbullying