Comments on: The concept of “power” in cyberbullying http://cyberbullying.us/blog/the-concept-of-power-in-cyberbullying.html Discussing how to keep kids safe from online harassment and victimization... Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:40:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Kate http://cyberbullying.us/blog/the-concept-of-power-in-cyberbullying.html/comment-page-1#comment-5419 Kate Sun, 08 Feb 2009 02:34:21 +0000 http://cyberbullying.us/blog/?p=235#comment-5419 At first glance, it appears that there isn't a power differential involved in cyberbullying because bullies can act anonymously using "equal-opportunity" techniques. I think that this initial appearance of equality is in fact an illusion, and I propose three hidden power differentials in cyberbullying: psychological coping skills, social intelligence, and technological sophistication. A teen who has the technological and social knowhow to recognize.and combat bullying tactics, plus the psychological strength to brush off any attempts that get through--is not going to be a fun target for bullies. Someone, on the other hand who lacks these defensive skills will attract bullies to escalate.their torment once they see their victim is "weak." At first glance, it appears that there isn't a power differential involved in cyberbullying because bullies can act anonymously using "equal-opportunity" techniques. I think that this initial appearance of equality is in fact an illusion, and I propose three hidden power differentials in cyberbullying: psychological coping skills, social intelligence, and technological sophistication. A teen who has the technological and social knowhow to recognize.and combat bullying tactics, plus the psychological strength to brush off any attempts that get through–is not going to be a fun target for bullies. Someone, on the other hand who lacks these defensive skills will attract bullies to escalate.their torment once they see their victim is "weak."

]]> By: Jason http://cyberbullying.us/blog/the-concept-of-power-in-cyberbullying.html/comment-page-1#comment-5147 Jason Wed, 28 Jan 2009 17:15:59 +0000 http://cyberbullying.us/blog/?p=235#comment-5147 Cyberbullying- because in person it’s too dangerous. I think there are cyberbullying incidences that are not “power” based can be those involving (ex) significant others. They are both bound to know secret, or private, information, right? There for if one ex blogs online about the other in anger, then the other may retaliate with worst, or more embarrassing, information. This could lead to a constant varying “power.” Therefore one can conclude that there is not a power differential….? Cyberbullying- because in person it’s too dangerous.

I think there are cyberbullying incidences that are not “power” based can be those involving (ex) significant others. They are both bound to know secret, or private, information, right? There for if one ex blogs online about the other in anger, then the other may retaliate with worst, or more embarrassing, information. This could lead to a constant varying “power.” Therefore one can conclude that there is not a power differential….?

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