Cyberbullying in the social networking sites: a multiple case study

Abstract

Online social networking sites (SNS) are a common communication tool. SNS, on the other hand, can be used for harassment and abuse, which is commonly referred to as cyberbullying. The current study looked into the victims' perceptions of cyberbullying, as well as the types of cyberbullying events that they have experienced on social media sites and the consequences of these events. In addition, three cases are highlighted for cross-sectional examination. Virtual interviews were conducted with three people, each with a different case. Participants either did not reference the basic criteria for the definition of cyberbullying given in earlier study, or they were more complex than expected, according to the findings. The amount to which the experience had an impact on the victim was the most frequently mentioned criterion, which is not a current definitional criterion. It was also discovered that the majority of victims reported having a combination of emotional, social, and behavioral effects as a result of each cyberbullying incident. These findings will enable the creation of intervention strategies based on the most common effect areas, as well as the measurement of cyberbullying from the perspective of victims.