This blog is part of the requirements for the PRO 622 course.
This Cyber Bully Campaign is a make-believe campaign and is used only for the purpose of this course.
This Cyber Bully Campaign is a make-believe campaign and is used only for the purpose of this course.
cyber bullyingCyber – Relating to or characteristic of the culture of computers, information technology, and virtual reality: ‘the cyber age’ . (Oxford Dictionary, 2014)
Bully - A person who uses strength or influence to harm or intimidate those who are weaker . (Oxford Dictionary, 2014) CYBER BULLYING is bullying that takes place using electronics technology. Electronic technology includes devices and equipment such as cell phones, computers, and tablets as well as communication tools including social media sites, text messages, chat, and websites. For instances, a form of cyber bullying include mean text messages or emails, rumors sent by email or posted on social networking sites, and embarrassing pictures,videos, websites or fake profiles.
Cyber bullying is the use of the technology to harass, threaten, embarrass, or target to humiliate another person. Most of it happens to young people. However, when an adult is involved, it does not call as cyber bullying but known as cyber-harassment or cyber stalking which this crime can have legal consequences and involve jail time. why do people cyber bullying?1. Popular kids or teens may bully because:
§ They see it as a way to stay popular. § Hurting others makes them feel powerful. 2. Kids or teens who are less socially successful may bully because: § It helps them cope with their own low self-esteem. § They think it will help them fit in with their peers. § They have trouble empathizing with those they hurt. 3. Other reason: a)Anonymity—Cyber bullying allows bullies to avoid facing their victims, so it requires less courage and provides the illusion that bullies won’t get caught. b)Ignorance of the consequences—The National Council on Crime Prevention reports that in a survey of teenagers, 81% said they believe others cyber bully because they think it’s funny. Because they don’t see their victims’ reactions in person, cyberbullies may not realize how much damage they are doing. c)Social pressure—Some cyber bullies may think their behavior is normal and socially acceptable, especially when friends egg them on. FACTS ABOUT CYBER BULLYING |
PRO 622 - NEW MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES FOR PUBLIC RELATIONS
DEGREE IN COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA STUDIES (HONS) PUBLIC RELATIONS
FACULTY OF COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA STUDIES, UITM SHAH ALAM
DEGREE IN COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA STUDIES (HONS) PUBLIC RELATIONS
FACULTY OF COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA STUDIES, UITM SHAH ALAM