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Digital Permanence and Bullying
- Social media is a platform for connection but also a breeding ground for cyberbullying, with around 84% of young adults being active users and half reporting being victims of cyberbullying.
- Cyberbullying involves using technology to harm others through threats, blackmail, spreading rumors, and other hurtful actions, leading to negative effects like loss of self-esteem, depression, and academic issues.
- A study involving college students showed that the belief in the impermanence of their digital content led to increased participation in cyberbullying, as they felt they could remain anonymous without consequences.
- Social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok offer features that enable temporary content, making it easier for users to engage in bullying with reduced fear of repercussions.
- Consequences like punishment, retaliation, and disapproval from authorities or peers act as deterrents against cyberbullying, but the potential for anonymity and impermanence of content can fuel bullying behavior.
- Having frequent conversations about bullying and being actively involved in your child's digital life are crucial to helping them navigate and cope with cyberbullying incidents.
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