Cyberbullying in the digital age: challenges, consequences and ways to counteract it

The purpose of this research is to deeply analyze cyberbullying as one of the modern forms of aggressive behavior in the digital environment. The article highlights the main characteristics of cyberbullying, its differences from traditional bullying, and analyzes the psychological, social and legal consequences for victims and aggressors. The conclusions offer effective strategies for preventing and combating cyberbullying through legislative initiatives, educational programs and technological solutions. Cyberbullying has special features, such as the anonymity of aggressors, the absence of time and space restrictions and long-term consequences for victims. The main manifestations of cyberbullying include insults, the spread of false information, cyberstalking, exclusion from online communities and the creation of fake profiles. Victims of cyberbullying often face severe psychological consequences, including depression, anxiety and a sense of social isolation, which requires comprehensive support from specialists. At the same time, bullies may experience negative emotions such as guilt and may also face legal consequences, which highlights the need to work with both victims and offenders. To effectively combat cyberbullying, it is necessary to increase the level of digital literacy, tighten legislation, implement automatic content moderation technologies and create safe online spaces.