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Cyberbullying is an intense form of psychological abuse, whose victims are more than twice as likely to suffer from mental disorders compared to traditional bullying. [ 167 ] The reluctance youth have in telling an authority figure about instances of cyberbullying has led to fatal outcomes.
Cyberbullying, bullying or harassment using social media or other electronic means, has been shown to have effects on mental health. Victims may have lower self-esteem, increased suicidal ideation , decreased motivation for usual hobbies, and a variety of emotional responses, including being scared, frustrated, angry, anxious or depressed.
The psychological harm cyber bullying can cause is reflected in low self-esteem, depression and anxiety. It also opens up avenues for manipulation and control. Cyber bullying has ultimately led to depression, anxiety and in severe cases suicide. Suicide is the third leading cause of death for youth between the ages of 10 and 24.
The emotional consequences of bullying put an organization at risk of losing victimized employees. [11] Bullying also contributes to a negative work environment, is not conducive to necessary cooperation and can lessen productivity at various levels. [11] Bullying in the workplace is associated with negative responses to stress. [11]
In the article, "Adolescent Social Media Use and Mental Health from Adolescent and Parent Perspectives" by Christopher T. Barry, Chloe L. Sidoti, Shanelle M. Briggs, Shari R. Reiter, and Rebecca A. Lindsey, there is a sample survey conducted with 226 participants (113 parent-adolescent days) from throughout the United States, with adolescents ...
Several red flags—like high turnover rates, psychological safety concerns, poor communication, low employee morale, poor core values, unethical behavior, physical and mental health consequences ...
Bullying has also been shown to cause maladjustment in young children, and targets of bullying who were also bullies themselves exhibit even greater social difficulties. [56] [75] A mental health report also found that bullying was linked to eating disorders, anxiety, body dysmorphia and other negative psychological effects. [76] Both victims ...
Cowie, H. (2013) Cyberbullying and its impact on young people’s emotional health and well-being, The Psychiatrist, 37: 167-170. Smith, P. & Cowie, H. (2010) Perspectives on emotional labour and bullying: reviewing the role of emotions in nursing and healthcare, International Journal of Work Organization and Emotion, 3(3): 227-236.