Prevalence And Level Of Cyber Bullying Among Nursing Students At Selected Nursing College, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India

Abstract

In this current digital era, Internet and online applications had become essential aspects of our society. It contributes to copious advantages and also posing treats to individuals across all age groups. Among these dangers, cyber stalking and cyber harassment stand out. Cyber stalking, for instance, involves the utilization of the Internet, email, or other electronic communication means to pursue and intimidate another person. Similarly, cyber harassment and cyber bullying are often used interchangeably, with cyber bullying referring to the repetitive and deliberate use of various technologies like cell phones, pagers, email, instant messaging, and websites by individuals or groups with the intent to harm others.^1,2 The characteristics of cyber bullying are aggression, intentional acts, repetition over time, and electronic communication, either by groups or individuals, cyber bullying transcends physical spaces, impacting victims in various settings like school, home, and public areas. Additionally, it manifests through diverse cyber attacks including flaming, harassment, cyber stalking, denigration, impersonation, exclusion, and outing, which further differentiates it from traditional bullying.^3,4