Article Title: Cyberbullying Not Just a Problem for Kids
Summary: A study by researchers at British universities Nottingham University and the University of Sheffield found that cyberbullying in the workplace can be worst for its victims. The cyberbullies use modern communications technology such as emails, texts or Web postings to abuse people. Victims of these attacks seem to suffer more than regular forms of bullying. Cases like these appear to be worse because "those that had experienced cyberbullying tended to have higher mental strain and lower job satisfaction".
Reaction: I was surprised that cyberbullying was also occurring at workplaces. I just thought it caused an issue in kids and teens. I expect that grown ups should be way more mature and grown up. What I still don't understand is how employees "suffer" more that the regular forms of bullying. My parents always tell me to have self-esteem for myself and not let anyone bring me down. Why can't adults have that same type of attitude? There are stories of suicides due to cyberbullying attacks. I have never heard of an adult committing suicide over it. So how do they get it worse?
World Impact: I don't think this would really impact the world. It is an eye-opener to me to see this happening. Maybe it would be for other people also. I guess bosses can see that what they say to their employees is considered cyberbullying. Know one wants to be known as the bully, I wouldn't.
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