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Unmasking the Pandemic's Hidden Challenge: The Impact of Social Isolation on Cyberbullying

Unmasking the Pandemic's Hidden Challenge: The Impact of Social Isolation on Cyberbullying

Yun Jin Kim, Muhammad Shahzad Aslam
Copyright: © 2024 |Pages: 30
ISBN13: 9798369311394|ISBN13 Softcover: 9798369348369|EISBN13: 9798369311400
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-1139-4.ch009
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Kim, Yun Jin, and Muhammad Shahzad Aslam. "Unmasking the Pandemic's Hidden Challenge: The Impact of Social Isolation on Cyberbullying." Workplace Cyberbullying and Behavior in Health Professions, edited by Muhammad Shahzad Aslam, et al., IGI Global, 2024, pp. 211-240. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-1139-4.ch009

APA

Kim, Y. J. & Aslam, M. S. (2024). Unmasking the Pandemic's Hidden Challenge: The Impact of Social Isolation on Cyberbullying. In M. Aslam, Y. Kim, & Q. Linchao (Eds.), Workplace Cyberbullying and Behavior in Health Professions (pp. 211-240). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-1139-4.ch009

Chicago

Kim, Yun Jin, and Muhammad Shahzad Aslam. "Unmasking the Pandemic's Hidden Challenge: The Impact of Social Isolation on Cyberbullying." In Workplace Cyberbullying and Behavior in Health Professions, edited by Muhammad Shahzad Aslam, Yun Jin Kim, and Qian Linchao, 211-240. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2024. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-1139-4.ch009

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Abstract

In the COVID-19 pandemic, a new challenge emerges in the digital realm – a surge in cyberbullying fuelled by social isolation. This chapter explores the intricate connection between isolation measures and the alarming rise in online harassment. Lockdowns and distancing have turned the online space into both a refuge and a battlefield, revealing unique consequences of isolation. The pandemic has reshaped cyberbullying, with increased screen time, online education, and heightened social media engagement playing complex roles. As social isolation heightens vulnerability, the line between physical and digital blurs, exposing individuals to online harassers. The chapter acknowledges the profound impact of social isolation on mental health, with pandemic stressors and online anonymity fostering anxiety among cyberbullying victims. Educational settings, grappling with remote learning challenges, also experience the ripple effects of cyberbullying. Despite these challenges, coping strategies and support mechanisms emerge, aiding individuals in navigating the digital landscape safely.

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