Cyberbullying

Abstract

The objective of this article is to illustrate the knowledge about the cyberbullying situations which hugely affects Thai society, especially the youth. The cyberbullying is included with the verbal, and the physical harm. When the social media emerged, the cyberbullying then extreamly crucial because the media can be immensely and rapidly widespread. These incidents could lead the victims to the depression and the suicide. On the other hand, social media can also be used as a tool of new social movement to change the social values, especially cyberbullying problems. Those who are victims of the online harassment are able to use social media to campaign for social awareness. However, they should plan the campaigns and use the opinions leaders to communicate the campaign.

            To prevent people from cyberbullying, it is necessary to collaborate with the government soctor, the public sector and the private sector. For example, the educational institutions should provide the subjects focusing on moral and ethic encouragement in order to reduce cyberbullying. Law enforcement should be conducted more seriously for those who treat other people terribly. Moreover, families and friends ought to closely observe the irregular behavior and give advices appropriately. The most important matter is that people who are bullied on social media should have critical thinking skills to survive.