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Cyber-Bullying on Social Networking sitesByGerard Flynn(N00102136)
Communications: Rebecca Roper
Purpose of this Presentation
To explain the use of Social Networking
proceed to Define and explain main emphasis
of presentation on the topic of Cyber-Bullying
Explain Using Case Studies
Conclude by laying out recommendations that
support the main topic
Social Networking What is Social Networking?
Social networking involves users creating a personal profile on a virtual online environment.
Main emphasis of social networking is to allow users to interact, communicate and share content.
Reference: (Liebert.M.A , 2010 Cyber Europe).
Social Networking
Statistics Europe has 41.7 m users
of social networking sites
By end of 2012 its estimated to total to 107.4 million
Reference: (Liebert.M.A, 2010, Cyber Europe).
Primary Research
Out of 90 people surveyed 97.8% said they have a facebook account.
Another 68.1 % say they use other social networking sites.
Reference:(http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/WVQZ98L )
Advantage of Using Social Networking Sites
Share files (photos,vidoes,
information, advice)
Opportunities for
businesses to market
Distance of communication
is eliminated
Reference: (Liebert.M.A ,
2010 Cyber Europe)
Disadvantages of Social Networking Sites
Cyber-bullying – online
harassment
Violation of privacy
Security threats
Exposure to illicit images & Porn
Internet predators sexual
grooming
Anonymity
Reference:((Liebert.M.A, 2010,
Cyber Europe)
Cyber-Bullying Cyber Bullying consists of a virtual
online environment in which obscene and intense verbal or visual abuse takes place
(Hinjuda.S & Patchin J.W, 2011. High Tech Cruelty. Educational Leadership ).
Cyber-Bullying
Statistics
Europe has 41.7 m users of
social networking sites
example over 90% of young
people aged 5–16 have a
computer at home and a
mobile phone( Cowie.H & Colliety.P,
2010. Cyber-bullying: sanctions or
sensitivity)
Primary Research
Out of 90 people surveyed 97.8 % have facebook
Also 92.3% have witnessed Cyber-Bullying occur
How do you Cyber-Bully Personal Intimidation- Sending
threatening messages
Impersonation
Exclusion
Personal humiliation
Reference: website
(http://www.bully4u.ie/underst
anding/what-is-
cyberbullying.180.html
How are Cyber-Bullied victims affected
Bullied victims could
Feel sad Depressed Lonely Act out Resort to self
harm suicide
Case Study 1: Phoebe Prince Irish girl who emigrated to the
US with family
Found dead- committed suicide
Endured months of Cyber-
Bullying by peers
People who bullied her were
either expelled or charged Reference: By Russell Goldman of ABC News March 2010
(http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/TheLaw/teens-
charged-bullying-mass-girl-kill/story?
id=10231357#.Tt_IMbIUq7t) date accessed on 7/12/2011
Case Study 2: Georgia Varley Irish Girl from Bray,Moved to Uk with
mother.
Tragically died on October 22nd
After death family & friends created
Facebook memorial page
Users taunted and left hurtful and
disrespectful comments
People who posted such comments were
arreseted or charged.
Reference: Jessica Satherley 26th October 2011,
(http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2053578/Sick-
internet-trolls-mock-Georgia-Varley-dies-trying-board-
train-Liverpool-Station.html )
Recomendations Enforce School Cyber-Bullying Policies Look for signs of people being targeted Do something about it Educate people and make them aware of
its nature Do not respond to hurtful abuse by not
telling anyone If you feel your life is in danger tell your
parents,teacher or even go to the police
Conclusion Cyber-Bullying is a recent phenomenon that is terrorising individuals on our most
loved social networking sites.
It is mainly driven by our love of technology.
Cyber-Bullying is a serious issue that has psychological effects on its victims.
It leaves families devastated as highlighted in the case of Phoebe Prince.
The Cyber Bullies themselves subject themselves to Legal implications every time
they post ,abuse and taunt others using social networking sites such as facebook.
Finally we ourselves are active users of social networking sites as proven in the
primary research carried out by the researcher.
I Hope this presentation makes you more aware of how we act and behave on social networking sites.
