Consequences of cyberbullying
Currently, social networks are a communication tool that has allowed us to interact with people from a distance, create communities of interest and share special moments with others. They have been a space in which people spend time to entertain themselves, distract themselves and release the stress caused by daily life, however, they have caused emotional discomfort to several of us at some point in our lives as a result of users who dedicate themselves to harass through virtual sites.
Cyberbullying consists of harassing or intimidating the victim using digital technology. This can be done on social media, messaging platforms, gaming platforms, and mobile phones. It is a repetitive behavior that tries to frighten, anger or humiliate other people.
Harassment takes the form of social exclusion and discrimination and affects more than other protected characteristics such as race, religion, sexuality, gender identity and disability. If left untreated, stress can affect physical and mental health and lead to heart disease, insomnia, and depression.
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Consequences of cyberbullying on the victim
- Low self-esteem.
- Depression, anxiety and stress.
- Self-harm.
- Suicidal thoughts.
- Eating and sleeping disorders.
- Loss of interest in activities they used to enjoy.
- Addiction and consumption of tobacco, alcohol and/or drugs.
- Headaches and stomachaches.
How to identify cyberbullying?
Next, the signs will be presented to identify if someone is suffering from cyberbullying.
- Change of actitud.
- Change of attitude.
- Showing yourself unmotivated to carry out daily activities.
- Sudden deterioration of social relationships.
- Feeling sad and depressed when checking your social networks.
- Close social media profiles.
What can I do if someone harasses me online?
- Report accounts that harass you.
- Collect evidence (text messages and social media screenshots) to show what is happening.
- Complaint. The harasser is likely to continue his violent attitudes towards other people, so it is important to demonstrate that the harasser's behavior is unacceptable.
- If you feel threatened, contact local police or emergency services. You can call:
Cyber Police of the National Security Commission: to the telephone number 088, which operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can also make complaints through the Twitter account @CEAC_CNS, the email ceac@cns.gob.mx, and the PF Móvil application, available for all cell phone platforms.
bibliographic references
- https://espanol.stopbullying.gov/acoso-escolar-mkc4/efectos#:~:text=Depresi%C3%B3n%20y%20ansiedad%2C%20aumento%20de,prolongarse%20hasta%20la%20edad%20adulta.
- https://www.universidadviu.com/pe/actualidad/nuestros-expertos/bullying-consecuencias-en-la-victima-y-el-agresor
- https://www.iberdrola.com/compromiso-social/que-es-ciberacoso-como-prevenir#:~:text=Cada%20ni%C3%B1o%20lo%20vive%20de,puede%20conducirlos%20a%20una%20depresi%C3%B3n.
- https://www.un.org/es/chronicle/article/el-ciberacoso-y-sus-consecuencias-para-los-derechos-humanos
- https://www.unicef.org/es/end-violence/ciberacoso-que-es-y-como-detenerlo
