Cyber culture

The facts and statistics on cyber-bullying

In India, there are only a few and scattered studies on cyber-bullying and some widely reported cases in print and TV. The incidence of cyber-bullying could be severe as seen in the reported cases. One must be sensitive to the issue and help children beware of cyber misadventures.

Here is a set of ten facts we have collected from different sources across the world (the sources are listed to learn more about cyber-bullying and the percentage figures are out of the sample size):

  1. Nearly 43% of kids have been bullied online. 1 in 4 has had it happen more than once
  2. 70% of students report seeing frequent online bullying
  3. Over 80% of teens use cell phone regularly, making it the most common medium for cyber-bullying
  4. 68% of teens agree that cyber-bullying is a serious problem
  5. 81% of young people think bullying online is easier to get away with
  6. 90% of teens who have seen social-media bullying say they have ignored it. 84% have seen others tell cyber-bullies to stop.
  7. Only 1 in 10 victims will inform a parent or trusted adult of their abuse
  8. Girls are about twice as likely as boys to be victims and are no less perpetrators of cyber-bullying
  9. About 58% of children admit someone had said mean or hurtful things to them online. More than 4 out of 10 say it has happened more than once.
  10. Bullying victims are 2 to 9 times more likely to consider committing suicide.

Source:

Moessner, Chris. “Cyberbullying, Trends and Tudes.” NCPC.org. Accessed February

10,2014,http://www.ncpc.org/resources/files/pdf/bullying/Cyberbullying%20Trends%20-%20Tudes.pdf.

Graham, PhD, Sandra. “Bullying: A Module for Teachers.” Accessed February 10, 2014, http://www.apa.org. http://www.apa.org/education/k12/bullying.aspx#.

Connolly, Ciaran. “Facts About Cyber Bullying” No Bullying Expert Advice On Cyber Bullying School Bullying. Accessed February 10, 2014, http://nobullying.com/facts-about-cyber-bullying/.

“Teen Online & Wireless Safety Survey.” Cox Communications. Accessed February14, 2014,

survey.pdf?campcode=takecharge-research-link_2009-teen-survey_0511.

“Teens, Kindness and Cruelty on Social Network Sites.” Pew Internet. Accessed February 10,2014, http://pewinternet.org/Reports/2011/Teens-and-social-media.aspx.

Connolly, Ciaran. “Facts About Cyber Bullying” No Bullying Expert Advice On Cyber

Bullying School Bullying. Accessed February 10, 2014, http://nobullying.com/facts-about-cyber-bullying/.

“Cyber Bullying.” Pennsylvania Family Support Alliance. Accessed February 10, 2014,

“Cyber Bullying: Statistics and Tips.” i-SAFE Inc. Accessed February 10, 2014,

Reed, Ed.D, Cindy. “Understanding and Addressing Bullying in Schools and Communities.”Auburn College of Education. Accessed February 10, 2014,

Connolly, Ciaran. “Facts About Cyber Bullying” No Bullying Expert Advice On Cyber

Bullying School Bullying. Accessed February 10, 2014. http://nobullying.com/facts-about-cyber-bullying/.

Moessner, Chris. “Cyberbullying, Trends and Tudes.” NCPC.org. Accessed February

10,2014,http://www.ncpc.org/resources/files/pdf/bullying/Cyberbullying%20Trends%20-%20Tudes.pdf.

Graham, PhD, Sandra. “Bullying: A Module for Teachers.” Accessed February 10, 2014, http://www.apa.org. http://www.apa.org/education/k12/bullying.aspx#.

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