Cyberbullying

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In the wake of #BoisLockerRoom, CBSE issues cyber safety advisory for students

Students are told to block and if need be report as soon as possible if someone makes them uncomfortable on a social networking site.

20 May 2020 6:46 PM

The social media giant, which has about 2.4 billion monthly users, is moving to take down objectionable photos and videos after longstanding criticism for doing too little (Representational Image)

Facebook: New oversight board to only regulate content, can't change policy

While the new board cannot make policy, the company will be required to respond publicly to any recommendations the board makes.

18 Sep 2019 9:02 AM

Children who receive an education based on punitive discipline like psychological control and physical or psychological punishment, tend to be more involved in cyberbullying. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Cyberbullying – a result of bad parenting

Parental behaviour influences involvement of children in cyberbullying, teacher interventions help tackle it: Study.

08 Apr 2019 9:10 PM

(Representational image/ Photo: Pixabay)

Instagram can now detect bullying in photos, captions

The image and video sharing platform, asserted that it is focusing on a new technology to detect bullying in photos and captions.

11 Oct 2018 9:00 AM

When inappropriate material runs through their feed, for instance, discus coping strategies, such as hiding that person’s posts or blocking them. (AP Photo)

Do you really know what your kid’s doing on that smartphone?

Rather than cutting off kids from social media, parents are encouraged to look for teachable moments.

01 Jul 2018 8:06 AM

Some 22 per cent said they would use the Internet to read news and current affairs. (Photo: File)

60 per cent Chinese kids get Internet between 6 and 10

The survey warned that pornography, Internet fraud and cyberbullying have become major threats for young people.

04 Jun 2018 9:54 AM

Children and young people under 25 who are victims of cyberbullying are more than twice as likely to self-harm. (Photo: ANI)

Does cyberbullying lead to suicide, self-harm?

Cyberbullying is using electronic communication to bully another.

21 Apr 2018 10:56 AM

The group is speaking informally to mid-level executives, hoping they will take up the cause with senior management, organisers said.

Google employees to stand against cyberbullying at work

The group wants Google to list rights and responsibilities for accusers, defendants, managers and investigators in human resources cases.

01 Apr 2018 7:35 AM

Self-harm, suicide attempts climb among US girls, study says

Here is what new research has found.

22 Nov 2017 1:46 PM

According to psychologists, cases of teenagers being hit by depression and anxiety are increasing by the day.

25 teens depressed monthly

Cyberbullying is shattering self image of youths, say experts.

17 Feb 2017 1:20 AM

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cyberbullying

In the wake of #BoisLockerRoom, CBSE issues cyber safety advisory for students

Facebook: New oversight board to only regulate content, can't change policy

Cyberbullying – a result of bad parenting

Instagram can now detect bullying in photos, captions

Do you really know what your kid’s doing on that smartphone?

60 per cent Chinese kids get Internet between 6 and 10

Does cyberbullying lead to suicide, self-harm?

Google employees to stand against cyberbullying at work

Self-harm, suicide attempts climb among US girls, study says

25 teens depressed monthly

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