Cyberbullying: The hidden side of college students

Sofia Mateus Francisco, Ana Margarida Veiga Simão, Paula Costa Ferreira, Maria José das Dores Martins

Abstract: Highlights•Cyberbullying aggressors and victims tend to be men.•There are different aspects regarding aggression that are experienced by victims.•Intimidation acts are quite similar to those practiced in the context of bullying.•Image appropriation is an indirect form of harassment, specific to cyberbullying.•College students underrated their involvement in acts of cyberbullying.