Cyber-Bullying
By: Celia Kolarik
Percentages of cyber-bullying in Singapore
A study in Singapore shows that 27% of students experienced bullying online, 28% experienced bullying through text. This is compared to 22% who were physically bullied.
Forms of Cyber-Bullying
There are different forms of cyber-bullying including:
- Sending mean messages or threats to a persons email account or cell phone,
- Spreading rumors online or through texts
- Posting hurtful or threatening messages on social networking sites or web pages
- Stealing a person's account information to break into their account and send damaging messages