Tag: Cyberbullying

New York: Researchers have found that all forms of victimisation — bullying, cyberbullying and harassment — can damage the entire school environment. The study, published in the Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma, measured the impact of polyvictimisation — exposure to multiple forms of victimisation — on school climate at the middle- and high-school levels. […]

New York: Does your fourth grader son or daughter own a cell phone? Beware, he or she may be particularly vulnerable to cyberbullying, researchers have warned. The findings showed that children who owned cell phones were significantly more likely to report being a victim of cyberbullying, especially in grades 3 and 4. The increased risk […]

New Delhi: As researchers have found that cyberbullying amplifies symptoms of depression and post-traumatic stress disorder in young people, health experts here also stressed that in some cases it can be far more horrifying than physical bullying. According to the experts, cyberbullying is when a child, teen or youngster becomes a target of actions by […]

Bhubaneswar: With schools yet to reopen in several States due to COVID-19 pandemic situation, many students are now turning to online education. Millions of learners, mostly students, are turning to online education and are extensively using electronic devices and Information and communication Technologies (ICTs). According to experts, children and young people are always at the […]

New Delhi: The increased use of online gaming has brought with it a slew of challenges and risks that include exposure of children to inappropriate content, cyberbullying, sexual exploitation, addiction, gambling and toxic peers, warned a new report on Thursday. The global gaming industry is expected to grow in the next few years, and the […]