This blog deals with cyber-bullying, a real social phenomenon that affects many young people, with consequences that can be terrible.
Focus on Cyberbullying With the increasing use of digital technologies, young people are spending more and more time in front of screens. According to a study by Statista, in 2023, teenagers spent an average of 7 hours per day on their digital devices. This figure is alarming as it can have significant repercussions on their physical and mental health, notably by increasing the risks of cyberbullying. Cyberbullying takes place via the Internet (on a social network, a forum, a multiplayer video game, a blog, etc.). It can take the form of publications on a public platform (e.g., a forum) or private exchanges (e.g., on a social network's private messaging system). As with bullying at school, cyberbullying can leave its victims with aftereffects: anxiety, sadness, loneliness, insomnia, loss of selfconfidence, absenteeism from school. It's a painful situation that can lead to depression and even suicidal behavior.
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Blog Post 6 - Cyberbullying and Screen Time: Protecting Mental Health in the Digital Age