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have the widest and most accurate impact in schools. Attention from

governments to these global issues is a must in fighting against
cyberbullying.

7. Conclusions

With the rise of social media (Briciu and Briciu, 2020), cyberbullying has
also become a topical issue that has led to controversy about the

consequences it can have on people, especially teenagers. Cyberbullying has

become a complex phenomenon in recent years, due to the development of
technology and the emergence of new online social networks, which

teenagers frequent daily in order to create or maintain friendships. Teens
occasionally think about how their online presence and the content

associated with their name can affect their health, reputation, and life
(Lenhart, Madden, Smith, Purcell, & Zickuhr, 2011).

However, the results of this study also highlight the importance of nurturing
and maintaining parent-adolescent relationships to deal with victimisation

processes caused by online bullying. Open communication between parents

and children is crucial for young people to easily overcome such problems
that can put their mental health at risk. Global concern should focus on

parental responsibility and their awareness of the daily risks their children
face during their activities. Young individuals frequently remain oblivious

to the adverse consequences of excessive internet usage. The age of

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