ELEKTRONSKO NASILJE KOT SODOBNA OBLIKA VRSTNIŠKEGA NASILJA
CYBERBULLYING AS A CONTEMPORARY FORM OF PEER VIOLENCE

Summary/Abstract: Cyberbullying is one of the most common and fastest‑growing forms of violence among children and adolescents in today’s digital society. The development of information and communication technologies, the widespread use of smartphones, and social networking platforms have significantly transformed the ways in which young people interact, while simultaneously creating new opportunities for the emergence of aggressive behavior. Cyberbullying differs from traditional forms of peer violence in the anonymity of perpetrators, the constant accessibility of victims, the rapid dissemination of content, and the reduced ability to control or escape from harmful situations. This paper focuses on defining the concept of cyberbullying and presenting its key characteristics and manifestations. Special attention is given to various forms of cyberbullying, such as insulting and threatening messages, online mocking and humiliation, spreading false information, exclusion from online groups, identity theft, sharing personal or intimate content without consent, and online stalking. We also discuss the psychological, social, and educational consequences that cyberbullying has on children and adolescents, including emotional distress, social isolation, decreased self‑esteem, and lower academic performance. In conclusion, the paper emphasizes the importance of comprehensive preventive efforts, which include the active involvement of schools, parents, and professional services, the development of digital literacy, and the timely recognition and intervention in cases of cyberbullying.

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