Cyber bullying and its effects on the adolescent andyouth health: A huge problem behind tiny keys

Abstract

Bullying is defined as the repeated act of violence toward victims on the basis of power imbalance. A new type of bullying is derived with the development of digital communication technologies such as the internet and mobile phones which is called “cyber bullying”. Today being a victim of cyber bullying has become a major public health problem among adolescents and young people. While the act of cyber bullying is more common among boys, girls are reported to be usually the victim. Being a part of an ethnic minority, gender other than heterosexuality is a risk factor for cyber bullying victimization. There is a relation between eating behavior disorders, anxiety, depression, suicidal tendencies, anger, aggression, non-alcohol-addiction with mental health problems and cyber bullying victimization. Quality of life seems to be low in both victims and bullies. Also, disturbances among parents, siblings’ relationships, and academic underperformance are associated with cyber bullying. It can be said that all subjects related to social and mental health can be affected by cyber bullying. The purpose of this review is to reveal what cyber bullying is, its risk factors, and its relationship on adolescents and young adults physical and mental health.

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