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1. ONLINE COMMUNITY
CYBERBULLYING
CHALLENGE
MITIGATION
Mariam Alrasebi
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2. INTRODUCTION @#&!*
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➔ In our digital universe, a simple click connects us to the vast online
community.
➔ Yet, with connectivity comes challenges—cyberbullying and
harassment.
➔ 37% of Young internet users have experienced cyberbullying?

3. THE DARK SIDE: CYBERBULLYING AND HARASSMENT
● In the digital realm, cyberbullying and harassment pose a significant threat to online
community members.
● Cyberbullying involvement (as victims or bullies) in young people correlates with
heightened risk of depression and anxiety symptoms (IJERPH, 2020).
● The example of Meghan Markle
The health risks of cyberbullying in college | CNN, 2015

4. CAUSES & EFFECTS OF CYBERBULLYING
Causes:
● Digital Interconnectedness
● Anonymity and Distance
● Lack of Regulations:
Effects:
● Mental Health Impact:
● Social Alienation:
● Escalation of the Problem:

5. SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS
Strengthened Regulations:
● Implement and Update Laws: Engage with
policymakers.
Awareness Programs:
● Educational Initiatives: programs in schools and online
platforms.
Creating Safe Spaces:
● Online Community Initiatives: automated content filters
and effective reporting mechanisms.
Social Media, Youth, and New Legislation: The Most Critical Components, 2023

6. REFERENCES
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3. Ryoo, Y., & Kim, W. (2023). Approach versus Avoidance: A Self-Regulatory Perspective on Hypocrisy Induction in Anti-
Cyberbullying CSR Campaigns. Journal of Business Ethics, 1-20.
4. Yurdakul, Y., & Ayhan, A. B. (2022). The effect of the cyberbullying awareness program on adolescents’ awareness of
cyberbullying and their coping skills. Current Psychology, 1-15.
5. Heirman, W., & Walrave, M. (2012). Predicting adolescent perpetration in cyberbullying: An application of the theory of
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Potential Protective Mediation Effects of Social Support from Family, Friends, and Teachers. Int J Environ Res Public
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