THE PROBLEM OF CYBERBULLYING IN MODERN SOCIETY

• Nuraliyev Tolibjon Ne’mat o‘g‘li

  Qarshi International University Department of social humanities teacher

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Cyberbullying has become a pressing issue in modern society due to the rapid development of information and communication technologies. This phenomenon involves deliberate harm inflicted on individuals or groups through the Internet, social networks, email, messaging applications, and online forums. Unlike traditional bullying, cyberbullying is characterized by anonymity, global reach, permanence, and exposure to wide audiences. The consequences include psychological distress, depression, anxiety, social isolation, and sometimes suicidal tendencies. This paper examines the history, characteristics, risks, and preventive strategies of cyberbullying, highlighting its social, psychological, and legal implications. Effective prevention requires an interdisciplinary approach integrating individual, familial, educational, societal, and technological measures.

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