Cyberbullying in the educational context

Abstract

Cyberbullying is the intentional and continuous abuse or aggression through the use of technological devices and the Internet. In cyberbullying there is a dynamic of violence between an aggressor and a victim. This type of practice is very common nowadays, since human activity on the Internet is very important, for example, through the use of social networks, learning on virtual platforms, interaction in videoconferences, online video games, etc. The great problem of cyberbullying lies in the high damage it generates in the mental health of the victim, which in many cases can lead to suicide.

Keywords: cyberbullying, technological applications, smartphone, technological design, childhood.

DOI: 10.54941/ahfe1002721