The rapid development of information and communication technologies (ICT) has transformed
human social activity, transferring a significant part of it to the online format. This has led to
the growth of violence in cyberspace, which manifests itself in various forms (discrimination,
harassment, etc.) and ultimately leads to human rights abuses. Most often, this
The most vulnerable groups of the population, women and children, are suffering. According to the Children's Fund
According to the United Nations (UNICEF, 2019), in Ukraine every fifth teenager suffered from online bullying, and among
Among boys aged 10–14, the proportion of cyberbullying cases even exceeded that in the offline environment (study by the NGO "Dokudays", 2020).
Cyberbullying has pronounced gender aspects: girls are more likely to be targets
sexualized cyberbullying, and boys suffer more from extortion or threats.
Full-scale invasion of Ukraine has increased children's vulnerability to cyberbullying
due to the increase in time spent in digital space and limited access to
psychological support. This study aims to analyze gender characteristics
cyberbullying against children of different ages in Ukraine, assessment of its manifestations and consequences, as well as
developing recommendations to strengthen the protection of children in the digital environment.