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Gender Differences in Cyberbullying
Gender plays a significant role in the dynamics of cyberbullying. Girls are more frequently both the perpetrators and victims. A notable pattern is that girls who engage in cyberbullying have often been victims themselves. The nature of the harassment also differs by gender, with girls more commonly being the target of online rumors, while boys are more likely to receive direct online threats of physical harm.
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