1 in 3 teenagers have been intimidated online, with 19 year old boys being the largest age group targeted. Traditional bullies often engage in cyberbullying as well. A survey found that 34% of middle school students aged 11-15 years old reported being cyberbullied through threatening texts, online gossip or hurtful comments. While cell phones are the most common means of cyberbullying, social media apps see girls more likely to cyberbully than boys, who tend to bully through online gaming. Most teenagers do not report cyberbullying incidents.

1. CYBERBULLYING:
THE STATS

2. 1 in 3
teenagers have been intimidated online
(with 19 year old boys being the largest age group targeted)

3. Did you know?
Usually, there is a close relationship between traditional bullying
and cyberbullying in that those who are bullied in school are also
harassed online. Similarly, traditional bullies are often online
bullies as well.

4. 52% of students have
reported having
experienced some form of
cyberbullying.
Of these, 20% experience
electronic harassment on a
regular basis.
52%

5. 34%
The Cyberbullying Research Center released that a survey done in 2015 among
middle school students aged 11-15 years old reveal that 34% of their respondents
have been cyber bullied with threatening text messages, online gossip, and hurtful
comments.

6. 87% of young respondents
have witnessed
cyberbullying. This is a
staggering increase from
2013’s numbers which
showed only 27% have seen
cyberbullying at work.
87%

7. With social media apps, girls are more likely
than boys to be the cyber bullies. Boys tend to
favor online gaming venues for bullying.

8. 27% of respondents have
admitted that they would not
know what to do if personally
attacked online.
27%

9. 60%
of teenagers never report cyberbullying to the relevant social media site
administrators.
incidents are reported to law enforcement.
Less than 1 in 5

10. The most regularly used gadget, as well as the most common
medium of cyberbullying is
the cell phone

11. To learn more about online safety, click here, or visit
kidguard.com.
Parents need to be aware of cyberbullying because this form is more hidden than
real-life physical bullying. Many victims of cyberbullying admit to feeling very
depressed, helpless, and worthless. Some have even entertained serious suicidal
thoughts. Educate your child about cyberbullying and online safety today.