Cyberbullying in Adolescence: A Growing Phenomenon of the Virtual World

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25752/psi.14718

Keywords:

Cyberbullying, Adolescence, psychiatry, childhood, virtual

Abstract

Background: The virtual world of this century presents a relevant impact on social and emotional life of children and adolescents around the planet. In this context, cyberbullying has acquired particular interest within the scientific community and the impact of these behaviours on the mental health of adolescents has yet to be assessed.

Aims: Review the concept of cyberbullying and its effects on adolescents, also seeking to highlight the importance of prevention and protection strategies.

Methods: Non-systematic literature review.

Results and Conclusions: Cyberbullying in adolescence represents a significant emotional, behavioural and social impact. Prevention and intervention strategies should involve adolescents as well as the entire surrounding community.

Author Biography

Pedro Rafael Figueiredo, Hospital Garcia de Orta, EPE

- Mestrado Integrado em Medicina, na Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da Universidade Nova de Lisboa (2008-2014)

- Internato Médico de Psiquiatria da Infância e da Adolescência, na Unidade de Pedopsiquiatria do Hospital Garcia de Orta (2016-presente)

- Formação Especializada em Terapia Sistémica e Familiar, na Sociedade Portuguesa de Terapia Familiar (2016-presente)

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Published

2020-07-24

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 1 (2018)

Section

Review Articles

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