Cyberbullying: Consequences, Identification, Prevention, and Response

Target audience and instructional level of this course: foundational

There is no known conflict of interest or commercial support related to this CE program.

Course Description

Cyberbullying can be defined as willful and repeated harm inflicted through the use of computers, cell phones and other electronic devices. It has become increasingly common as the digital sphere has expanded, especially among teenagers. Harmful bullying behavior can include posting rumors, threats, sexual remarks, a victim’s personal information and hate speech. Estimates of the number of youths who experience cyberbullying vary widely depending on the age of the group studied and how cyberbullying is formally defined, but studies show that 10-40% of youth are affected by it (Hinduja, Patchin, 2009). Victims of cyberbullying may experience lower self-esteem, increased suicidal ideation and various negative emotional responses such as feelings of frustration, anger and depression. This course focuses on consequences, identification, prevention and responses. Issues related to cyberbullying and sexual orientation are also addressed. All course material is from the Cyberbullying Research Center.

Learning Objectives

After completing this training the professional will:

• Outline consequences of cyberbullying.
• Describe options for the identification and prevention of cyberbullying and responses to it.
• Summarize information regarding cyberbullying and sexual orientation.

Sameer Hinduja, Ph.D. and Justin W. Patchin, Ph.D.
Cyberbullying Research Center

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