2. Purpose of this Presentation
To explain the use of Social Networking
proceed to Define and explain main emphasis of
presentation on the topic of Cyber-Bullying
Explain Using Case Studies
Conclude by laying out recommendations that
support the main topic
3. Social Networking
What is Social Networking?
Social networking involves users creating a
personal profile on a virtual online
environment.
Main emphasis of social networking is to allow
users to interact, communicate and share
content.
Reference: (Liebert.M.A , 2010 Cyber Europe).
4. Social Networking
Statistics Primary Research
Europe has 41.7 m users Out of 90 people surveyed
of social networking sites 97.8% said they have a
facebook account.
By end of 2012 its
estimated to total to Another 68.1 % say they use
107.4 million other social networking
sites.
Reference:
(Liebert.M.A, 2010, Cyber Reference:(http://www.surveymonk
Europe). ey.com/s/WVQZ98L )
5. Advantage of Using Social
Networking Sites
Share files
(photos,vidoes, information,
advice)
Opportunities for businesses
to market
Distance of communication
is eliminated
Reference: (Liebert.M.A
, 2010 Cyber Europe)
6. Disadvantages of Social
Networking Sites
Cyber-bullying – online
harassment
Violation of privacy
Security threats
Exposure to illicit images & Porn
Internet predators sexual
grooming
Anonymity
Reference:((Liebert.M.A, 2010,
Cyber Europe)
7. Cyber-Bullying
Cyber Bullying consists of a virtual online
environment in which obscene and
intense verbal or visual abuse takes place
(Hinjuda.S & Patchin J.W, 2011. High Tech
Cruelty. Educational Leadership ).
8. Cyber-Bullying
Statistics Primary Research
Europe has 41.7 m users of Out of 90 people
social networking sites surveyed 97.8 %
example over 90% of young have facebook
people aged 5–16 have a
Also 92.3% have
computer at home and a
witnessed Cyber-
mobile phone( Cowie.H &
Colliety.P, 2010. Cyber-bullying:
Bullying occur
sanctions or sensitivity)
9. How do you Cyber-Bully
Personal Intimidation- Sending
threatening messages
Impersonation
Exclusion
Personal humiliation
Reference: website
(http://www.bully4u.ie/underst
anding/what-is-
cyberbullying.180.html
10. How are Cyber-Bullied victims
affected
Bullied victims could
Feel sad
Depressed
Lonely
Act out
Resort to self harm
suicide
11. Case Study 1: Phoebe Prince
Irish girl who emigrated to the US
with family
Found dead- committed suicide
Endured months of Cyber-
Bullying by peers
People who bullied her were
either expelled or charged
Reference: By Russell Goldman of ABC News March 2010
(http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/TheLaw/teens-
charged-bullying-mass-girl-
kill/story?id=10231357#.Tt_IMbIUq7t) date accessed on
7/12/2011
12. Case Study 2: Georgia Varley
Irish Girl from Bray,Moved to Uk with
mother.
Tragically died on October 22nd
After death family & friends created
Facebook memorial page
Users taunted and left hurtful and
disrespectful comments
People who posted such comments were
arreseted or charged.
Reference: Jessica Satherley 26th October
2011, (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-
2053578/Sick-internet-trolls-mock-Georgia-Varley-
dies-trying-board-train-Liverpool-Station.html )
13. Recomendations
Enforce School Cyber-Bullying Policies
Look for signs of people being targeted
Do something about it
Educate people and make them aware
of its nature
Do not respond to hurtful abuse by not
telling anyone
If you feel your life is in danger tell your
parents,teacher or even go to the police
14. Conclusion
Cyber-Bullying is a recent phenomenon that is terrorising individuals on our most
loved social networking sites.
It is mainly driven by our love of technology.
Cyber-Bullying is a serious issue that has psychological effects on its victims.
It leaves families devastated as highlighted in the case of Phoebe Prince.
The Cyber Bullies themselves subject themselves to Legal implications every time
they post ,abuse and taunt others using social networking sites such as facebook.
Finally we ourselves are active users of social networking sites as proven in the
primary research carried out by the researcher.
15. I Hope this presentation
makes you more aware of
how we act and behave on
social networking sites.
