Page 4: Disadvantages of Cyberbullying in School

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The Disadvantages of Cyberbullying in School

1.Impact on Mental and Emotional Health

For students / learners, cyberbullying can have serious emotional and psychological repercussions. Students frequently endure the following when they are the victim of offensive messages, internet harassment, or public humiliation:
  • Depression and Anxiety
  • Low Self-Respect and suicidal thoughts

Example: A group of students begin sending cruel messages to Rauna, a 14-year-old girl, over WhatsApp and Instagram. They make a false profile under her name and share embarrassing pictures of her, making fun of her looks and circulating gossip. Rauna avoids her friends and family and grows more reclusive as the daily barrage of messages mounts. She finds it difficult to focus on her studies and begins to perform poorly on tests, which makes her feel even more despondent.

Impact: Rauna's story demonstrates how cyberbullying has an impact on a person's emotional health and general quality of life in addition to being limited to the internet.


2. Poor Academic Performance

Students who are the targets of cyberbullying frequently suffer from emotional anguish, which impairs their capacity to concentrate on their academic work. Constant online harassment can generate fear and anxiety, which can result in:
  • Lack of Focus
  • Reduced MotivationšŸ˜³
  • Absenteeism

3. Withdrawal and Social Isolation

Cyberbullying victims frequently experience emotional and psychological withdrawal as a result of feeling isolated and disconnected from their peers. When students are singled out online, they could be afraid to confront the same bullies in person, which might make them completely shun social situations.

Effects:
  • Loss of Friendships
  • Steer clear of social situations
  • Having Trouble Trusting People
For Example:
Consider the case of Sophie, a student who was frequently harassed by a group of her peers on social media. They spread untrue tales about her and left hurtful remarks on her pictures. Because she wasn't sure who to trust, Sophie started to avoid talking to her classmates and skip school functions while the bullying persisted.




4. Long-term Psychological Damage

Beyond the short-term impacts during the school years, cyberbullying can cause long-lasting psychological damage. Constant online harassment and emotional abuse can result in:
  • Prolonged Depression
  • PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder
  • Having Trouble Developing Relationships

5. Environmental Damage in Schools

The entire school atmosphere is negatively impacted by cyberbullying, not just the victims. Here's how:
  •  Fear Culture 
  •  Loss of Trust 
  •  Learning Disruption 

National Support Services and Hotlines

Namibian Support Services:

  • Childline/Lifeline Namibia
    • Phone: +264 61 232 221 (Lifeline), +264 61 226 889 (Childline)
    • Toll-Free: 106 (Available 24/7 for emergencies and counseling)
    • Website: lifelinechildline.org.na

International Support Services:

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