Question

How can bystanders contribute to the bullying cycle? 


Promoting positive engagement and inclusivity


Engaging in open conversations about cyberbullying 


Reporting incidents and supporting the victims 


Ignoring the bullying and not taking any action 


Encouraging the perpetrators and spreading gossip 

Answer 1

Joining in on the bullying behavior and participating in the harassment 

Laughing at or celebrating the bullying actions 

Sharing or amplifying the bullying content through social media or other platforms 

Not standing up for the victim or offering support 

Fear of becoming the target themselves, leading to bystander apathy and not intervening 

Believing that the victim deserves to be bullied 

Spreading rumors or engaging in gossip about the victim 

Normalizing or accepting the bullying behavior as part of the social environment 

Not understanding the impact and consequences of bullying 

Not recognizing or empathizing with the pain and suffering that the victim is going through 

Falsely blaming the victim for the bullying 

Encouraging the cycle of bullying by encouraging the perpetrator to continue their actions 

Taking part in cyberbullying by liking, sharing, or commenting on hurtful posts online 

Remaining silent and not speaking up against the bullying behavior