3. Introduction
More than 45%
Of social media
users
experience
cyberbullying in
the UAE ~
According to Al-
Tkhayneh &
Nser
14% of users
have instigated
the act
Out of 33%
The United Arab Emirates is taking action against
cyberbullying in the social media community
4. Effects of cyberbullying
Cyberbullying can affect friends, family, and
school personnel ~ Tian et al.
Decline in mental health ~ According
to López-Meneses et al
Victims can develop anxiety and low self-
esteem ~ According to You & Lee
5. Potential Solutions
Strenghening
existing laws in
the UAE
Create
workshops or
seminars on
correct use of
social media
Collaborating
with social
media
companies to
design
education
programs
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