Recording school violence: The rise of digital bullying among teenagers
The trend of recording and sharing school fights online has turned localized conflicts into persistent digital spectacles. Psychologist Meriem Berkan notes that peers are no longer neutral bystanders; they have become active participants who fuel aggression by filming it. For the aggressor, the camera acts as a stage to prove strength and maintain social standing among peers. Once uploaded, these videos trigger a digital "court" where the victim is subjected to ridicule, harassment, and constant re-exposure, effectively extending the physical bullying into the digital realm. Studies indicate that this cyberbullying carries significant long-term psychological impacts on children and adolescents. Experts emphasize the urgent need for intervention by educators and parents to address this fusion of physical and digital violence and to provide necessary support to victims.
