Effects of cyberbullying on adolescents’ mental health
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Internet, adolescent, violence, mental healthAbstract
Cyberbullying has been described as one or more individuals using electronic means with the intent to harm, inflict injury or discomfort, cause fear or a feeling of despair in the individual who is the target of aggression. These actions may be done by e-mail, chat rooms, cell phones, instant messaging, online polling booths. Evidence indicates that 20-40% of adolescents will have at least one cyberbullying experience and the number of cybervictims is increasing. The main problem caused by cyberbullying is damage to the victim’s reputation, with repercussions that may be even greater than those observed in traditional bullying. Victimization related to cyberbullying is associated with social and behavioral problems, including depressive symptoms, psychoactive substance abuse, suicide attempts, and suicide, and can be considered a significant mental health problem among adolescents.
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