Cyberbullying is the use of electronic communication to bully a person, typically by sending messages of an intimidating or threatening nature.
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Causes and Effects of cyberbullying:
Like all forms of bullying, cyberbullying causes psychological, emotional and physical stress. Each person's response to being bullied is unique, but research has shown some general tendencies. StopBullying.gov reports that youth who are bullied have a higher risk of depression and anxiety.
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In the United States, over 40 percent of adult internet users report having personally experienced cyberbullying in their lifetime. Among teenagers, this phenomenon is even more pronounced, as an ever-increasing number of children are gaining access to digital means of communication at a young age