„Cyberbullying“ unter Jugendlichen

Abstract

Cyberbullying refers to the misuse of electronic media, aiming at harming, humiliating or intimidating others and leads to severe, long-lasting traumatization and even life-threatening consequences. On average approximately one quarter of adolescents are affected by this problem. This article gives an overview of the phenomenology, symptoms, background, consequences and possibilities for prevention, in order to call for a promising way of combating this previously practically completely neglected problem. The aim is the introduction of comprehensive measures for preventing cyberbullying, the recognition of symptoms and treating the sequelae.