CHAPTER II - Docx Danilyn

CHAPTER
II
RESEARCH PAPER
Danilyn O Gariando
Grade10 Confucius
Ms. Lazo
What is cyberbullying?
Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place using electronic technology.
Electronic technology includes devices and equipment such as cell phones,
computers, and tablets as well as communication tools including social
media sites, text messages, chat, and websites.
What are the types of cyberbullying?

There are lots of different types of cyberbullying. These are the main ones:
Email: Sending emails that can be threatening or upsetting. Emails can be
sent directly to a single target, or to a group of people to encourage them to
become part of the bullying. These messages or 'hate mails' can include
examples of racism, sexism and other types of prejudice. If someone sends
you a message and you forward or laugh at it, you're actually adding to the
problem.
Instant messenger and chatrooms: Sending instant messenger and
chatroom messages to friends or direct to a victim. Others can be invited
into the bullying conversation, who then become part of it by laughing.
Social networking sites: Setting up profiles on social networking sites to
make fun of someone. By visiting these pages or contributing to them, you
become part of the problem and add to the feelings of unhappiness felt by
the victim.
Social Networking sites make money by connecting and sharing information
so it's worth checking the privacy settings of your account for safety.
Mobile phone: Sending humiliating and abusive text or video messages, as
well as photo messages and phone calls over a mobile phone. This includes
anonymous text messages over short distances using Bluetooth technology
and sharing videos of physical attacks on individuals (happy slapping). Using
a mobile phone to harass others is covered in the Malicious Communications
Act 1988, and can be punished by up to 6 months' imprisonment.
Interactive gaming: Games consoles allow players to chat online with
anyone they find themselves matched with in a multi-player game.
Sometimes cyber bullies abuse other players and use threats. They can also
lock victims out of games, spread false rumours about someone or hack into
someone's account.
Sending viruses: Some people send viruses or hacking programs to
another person that can destroy their computers or delete personal
information from their hard drive.
Abusing personal information: Many victims of cyberbullying have
complained that they have seen personal photos, emails or blog
postings posted where others could see them without their
permission. It's also worth noting that having a picture of an under
18 (this can be yourself or others) which contains nudity is a
criminal offence, as is opening these images on mobiles, laptops and
pcs and showing them to others.
What are the pros and cons off

cyberbullying?
The Pros of Cyberbullying
1. Stand Up For Themselves
Cyber bullying often attacks personal traits of an individual, such as their
weight, appearance, voice, or values. This can be extremely damaging to a
developing child. Cyber bullies often choose this avenue because it can be
done from the safety of their home, with no real confrontation. This works
both ways, however. Children that are experiencing cyber bullying feel much
more empowered to stand up for themselves, because they are also in the
comfort of their home.
2. Its In Writing
Social media, texts, and emails are all in writing, and once they are sent
they cannot be taken back. This gives hard and undeniable proof that this
bullying is occurring, as well as exactly who is involved. It can tremendously
help parents and schools to identify who the problem students are and the
proper actions to take.
3. From The Bullies Perspective
If you are the person who is doing the bullying online, you may feel
very confident and courageous when bullying someone from behind
a computer. This also often makes people develop an inflated ego
and feel cool.
The Cons of Cyber Bullying

1. Spreads To Day Life
Cyber bullying is very commonly just a side product of real life, face to face
bullying that is occurring. This may make the victim feel scared and unsure
in there normal days, especially at school or other social situations.
2. Risk of Depression And Suicide
An increasing number of young kids are falling into a depressive state, and
sadly, committing suicide as a result from this cyber bullying. The abuse is
so severe and inescapable that they feel it is their only way out. Young
adults and kids are very susceptible to criticism and cruelty because they are
still unsure of themselves.
3. Out Of Schools Hands
Because cyber bullying doesnt occur in the school in a literal sense, many
schools do not do anything about it. It is not because they dont care, but
the guidelines for discipline and boundaries of when their control stops is
unclear when it comes to students online lives.
4. It Follows You
Traditional bullying, or face to face altercations, doesnt follow the same
rules that cyber bullying does. With traditional bullying the victim can go
home and get away from it at some point, they have safety zones and times.
However, when it comes to cyber bullying all bets are off. Cell phones and
computers are always there, the attacks can happen at any time of the day
or night and anywhere. This makes the victims feel completely helpless.
5. Larger Audience
Cyber bullying is very much public, and because it is published it has the
ability to reach a very broad audience. Furthering the humiliation of the
person being harassed.
What are the causes and effects of cyberbullying?

One of the effects of bullying is that it can change the victims personality. It
can cause people who are normally confident and happy to become selfconscious, shy, and unsure. Additionally, victims of bullying may also
become sad or depressed. Their confidence might completely disappear,
keeping them from trying new things or trusting people. Once a person has
been bullied, they may hesitate to participate in situations where he or she
might be ridiculed, such as in public speaking or in sports. A bullying victim
might even begin to possess previously absent anxious
behavior.
Despite all the negative effects of bullying, there are even far more serious
consequences. People who have been bullied sometimes become so upset,
scared, or depressed that they see no worth in themselves and no way out
of their torment. There have been countless reports over the past few years
of students committing suicide because they were bullied. Meanwhile, there
are times when victims see no recourse but to seek revenge by serious acts
of violence against the bully and instigators. As a result of bullying, people
can lose their ability to love and trust, denying them the chance to
experience a quality relationship later in their life. They might find
themselves as a submissive partner or they may want to be completely
alone. Compounding all of these problems, victims often develop eating
disorders, begin to self-injure, or require extensive counseling. Social
bullying can also leave people without a supportive group of friends that
they can lean on and spend time with.
Another unfortunate consequence of this is that bullying is often cyclical.

People who have been bullied can, in an attempt to gain their power and
self-esteem back, become bullies themselves. In relation to this, bullies who
are not confronted or stopped may find themselves in future positions where
they can bully as adults. This is where manipulative bosses and child abusers
come from.
Aside from its long-term effects, some consequences of bullying can be seen
and felt immediately. When one child calls another child names, the victim
might cry and a bruise might appear after a punch to the arm. However,
some effects of bullying are not always obvious to the naked eye. The results
of bullying might grow and appear over time, damaging a person in profound
ways for the long term. There are so many effects of bullying that they are
impossible to count or predict. This is why it is so important to stop bullying.
What are Laws and Programs about cyberbullying?

update: cyberbullying is part of the anti-bullying act of 2013 but it only
covers students up to high school. Adult victims can use the other provisions
of the cybercrime law, like libel and identity theft.
For minors, aside from the newly approved law, its also widely believed
that Republic Act 7610 also known as Special Protection of
Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act is recognized as
one of the possible laws that can be used by cyberbullying victims, specially
if the act is done outside the school context.
ARTICLE VI- Other Acts of Abuse
Section 10 Other Acts of Neglect, Abuse, Cruelty or Exploitation and Other
Conditions Prejudicial to the Childs Development.
(a) Any person who shall commit any other acts of child abuse, cruelty or
exploitation or to be responsible for other conditions prejudicial to the childs
development including those covered by Article 59 of Presidential Decree No.
603, as amended, but not covered by the Revised Penal Code, as amended,
shall suffer the penalty of prison mayor in its minimum period.
For adults, they can use the provisions of the cybercrime law, like online
libel and identity theft if a false account was set-up to perpetuate the act.
There is a special challenge to identify the cyberbully since bullying can be

done anonymously, or hide behind a pseudo online personality. But according
to PH law enforcement groups, they have the capability to trace the identity
of the anonymous bully.
As the pioneer in advocating cyber wellness in the Philippines, we believe
one way to reduce if not totally prevent bullying and other cyber abuse
incidents is educate stakeholders about cyber wellness.
Cyber wellness education is meant to inform stakeholders of the risks
associated with the use of smartphone/mobile gadgets, internet and social
media, and equip them with a framework to effectively
How to Prevent CyberBullying?
Be Aware of What Your Kids are Doing Online

Talk with your kids about cyberbullying and other online issues regularly.
Know the sites your kids visit and their online activities. Ask where
theyre going, what theyre doing, and who theyre doing it with.
Tell your kids that as a responsible parent you may review their online
communications if you think there is reason for concern. Installing parental
control filtering software or monitoring programs are one option for
monitoring your childs online behavior, but do not rely solely on these tools.
Have a sense of what they do online and in texts. Learn about the sites
they like. Try out the devices they use.
Ask for their passwords, but tell them youll only use them in case of
emergency.
Ask to friend or follow your kids on social media sites or ask
another trusted adult to do so.
Encourage your kids to tell you immediately if they, or someone they
know, is being cyberbullied. Explain that you will not take away their
computers or cell phones if they confide in you about a problem they are
having.

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What are the types of cyberbullying?

What are the pros and cons off

The Cons of Cyber Bullying

What are the causes and effects of cyberbullying?

Another unfortunate consequence of this is that bullying is often cyclical.

What are Laws and Programs about cyberbullying?

There is a special challenge to identify the cyberbully since bullying can be

How to Prevent CyberBullying?

Be Aware of What Your Kids are Doing Online

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