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Internet Bullying Distinguishes Suicide Attempters from Ideators
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ABSTRACT
Bullying has been defined as intentional harm done by one person or group toward a victim. ere is substantial evidence that traditional, offline, bullying, such as face-to-face encounters in schools, increases the risk of suicide ideation and suicide attempts (for reviews see Bauman et al., 2013; Hinduja & Patchin, 2010). However, a relatively new venue for bullying has emerged and gained momentum: the Internet. Cyber bullying is generally defined as “willful and repeated harm inflicted through the use of computers, cell phones and other electronic devices.” An estimated 15-30 percent of students report cyber bullying (see review in Hinduja & Patchin, 2010). Nevertheless there is little research regarding the impact of Internet bullying on suicide.