Peer-reviewed article
SOCIAL MEDIA AND CHILDREN: CYBERBULLYING, ITS CONSEQUENCES AND IMPACT
K. S. Zhubandykov ·
Summary
Written by AI, not yet AICS's view · claude-haiku-4-5-20251001This paper examines cyberbullying as a major problem affecting children and adolescents on social media platforms. It notes that social media now plays a significant role in children's lives, with one in three internet users being a child. While social media has both positive and negative aspects, the document highlights that cyberbullying is a critical concern that threatens children's safety online. The paper emphasizes the need to address online safety and content quality for vulnerable young users.
Key points
- Every year 175,000 children access the internet for the first time
- Approximately one third of internet users globally are children
- Cyberbullying is identified as one of the main problems in social media development
- Current safety measures are insufficient to fully protect children online
- Quality and safety of online content remain unresolved challenges
Limitations
The document provides only general statistics and problem description without detailed analysis of cyberbullying causes, prevalence data specific to the named countries, or evidence about the effectiveness of any interventions. It does not present original research findings or evaluation results.
Abstract
We can say that now social media is at the peak of its capabilities. But you need to remember that social media has both a positive side and a negative one. This issue is particularly acute when it comes to vulnerable sections of society, such as children and adolescents. UNICEF researchers cite statistics that every year 175,000 children find themselves on the Internet for the first time. At the moment, it is known that every third Internet user is a child. Despite this, we cannot fully ensure their safety. The issue of quality online content also remains relevant. In this regard, one of the main problems in the development of social media is cyberbullying.