ABSTRACT
This chapter describes about changes in the interpersonal interactions and daily activities caused by the introduction of internet and Smart phones. Internet harassment, online harassment, and electronic aggression are all terms used to define aggressive acts conducted on the Internet or through ICT. The chapter explains about the relevance of the association between cyberbullying and traditional bullying. It discusses about the areas of overlap and distinction between the two constructs. The chapter highlights the presence of an overlap between traditional and cyber forms of victimisation for both genders, while for the traditional and cyber forms of bullying they found the same overlap only for males. At the same time, other cyber-specific features like anonymity and publicity should be considered to understand the context and the phenomenon. Although the overlap between the two constructs in terms of definitional criteria, measurement instruments, and prevalence is large, cyberbullying maintains certain specificities that need to be considered.
