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Research Questions: 1. Define and explain cyberbullying. This should be clear, concise, and original (you may use research, but your definition should be in your own words). 5. Who is affected by cyber bullying the most? Create a profile for cyberbullying victims 7. Identify 5 surprising statistics that relate to cyberbullying. 10.What are some ways that cyberbullying affects teens-both physically and mentally?

Our case study's name is: Kylie Kenney

"Effects of Cyber Bullying." //Cyber Bullying Alert//. 18 Nov. 2008. Web. 23 Feb. 2012. <[]>.

1. Bullying is an effective way to upset another person and bring down their self-esteem.(10) 2. General effects of cyber bullying include poor performance at school, depression and low self-esteem.(10) 3. Child may feel like there is no escape from cyber bullying.(10) 4. Child may feel like they can’t be secure within their own surrounding because some cyber bullies never reveal their identity. The anonymity of cyber bullying can add to their feeling of being unsafe.(10)

"Cyberbullying Statistics." //Cyberbullying Statistics//. Web. 23 Feb. 2012. <[]>.

1. Only about half (51%) of young people say they have thought the idea that things they post online could come back to hurt them later. (7) 2. Those who have been bullied online are more likely to have been bullied on a social networking site or by instant messaging than by email, in gaming sites or chat rooms. (7) 3. One million children were harassed, threatened, or subjected to other forms of cyberbullying on Facebook in the past year! (7) 4. One in four (24%) of those parents say they know a child in their community who has experienced cyberbulllying and of those, 60% say the children experienced the harassing behavior on social networking sites like Facebook.(7)

"Profile of the Victim of Cyberbullying." //About Cyberbullying --//. 18 Apr. 2005. Web. 24 Feb. 2012. <[]>.

1. Teens 14-years-old and over are more likely to be targets than are children under 14. (5) 2. Some children who are bullied online, the Internet may simply be an extension of the schoolyard, but for others, the Internet opens the door to harassment.(5) 3. Bully victims generally reveal that they feel guilt, shame, and a sense of failure because they cannot cope with the bullying.(5) 4. They tend to be unpopular and isolated. They are often depressed, worried, unhappy, and fearful.(5)

"STOP Cyberbullying: What Is Cyberbullying, Exactly?" //STOP Cyberbullying: Cyberbullying//. Web. 24 Feb. 2012. <[]>.

1. Cyberbullying is when a child uses the internet or any electronic device to torment, harass, or make fun of another child. (1) 2. Adult cyber-harassment or cyberstalking is NEVER called cyberbullying. It isn't when adult are trying to lure children into offline meetings, that is called sexual exploitation or luring by a sexual predator.(1) 3. Cyberbullying leads kids to killing each other and committing suicide after being involved in a cyberbullying incident.(1) 4. Includes also death threats or a credible threats of serious bodily harm. (1)

Case Study Questions:

Zifcak, Nicholas. "Bullying Rampant in Cyberspace." //The Epoch Times//. 21 Aug. 2006. Web. 27 Feb. 2012. <[]>.

1. Her peers had made up a website titled "Kill Kylie Kenney". The website had threatening, homophobic remarks about about Kylie. (How did it happen) 2. Someone had stolen her ID and sent messages to other girls making Kylie out to be a lesbian. (What happened) 3. She even transferred from Rice Memorial Catholic High School in Vermont to finish eighth grade, but the bullying followed her to the new school too. So instead she finished the year at home.(Where it happened) 4. She enjoys both ice and field hockey and excels in them. (Update on victim)