ABSTRACT
This chapter provides a narrative overview of negative outcomes of cyberbullies and online bystanders, and on similarities and differences between negative outcomes of traditional bullying and cyberbullying. It describes about the negative outcomes of traditional bullying and cyberbullying on mental and physical health and behaviour. The chapter suggests that cyber victimization is associated with several serious negative outcomes such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, suicidal ideation, substance abuse and psychosomatic problems. Some suggestions include investigating moderating effects of coping strategies on the impact of cyber victimization on depressive symptoms, using longitudinal studies, to assess the differential impact of victimization through different types of technology. The chapter suggests a strong need to address both forms of bullying simultaneously in future interventions. The study findings described above suggest a strong need to address both forms of bullying simultaneously in future interventions.
