New communication technologies and the emergence of cyberbullying

This review of literature outlines the current state of knowledge on cyberbullying based on articles published online and in academic journals. Specifically, this paper describes: (a) common types of cyberbullying; (b) different technologies used for cyberbullying; (c) the proportions of school-aged victims of cyberbullying in the U.S., the U.K., Canada, and Australia; (d) the gender of cyberbullies; and (e) the emotional impact of cyberbullying. Through this exploration of current knowledge on the topic, it should be possible to identify potential solutions to this rapidly growing problem.