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Cyberbullying rarely occurs in isolation—it functions as an extension of school violence, say researchers

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Briefings

A 2026 study from Brazil analyzed 4,200 adolescents, revealing that cyberbullying rarely happens alone and typically extends existing physical and verbal aggression within schools. The research mapped the overlap between digital and physical violence, showing how victim and perpetrator roles often blur in a continuous cycle of conflict spanning both worlds.

Key points

• A 2026 study of 4,200 Brazilian adolescents found that cyberbullying rarely occurs in isolation and almost always extends existing physical and verbal aggression within the school environment.
• The study mapped the overlap between digital and physical violence, showing how victim and perpetrator roles often blur in a continuous cycle of conflict spanning both worlds.

Context and limitations

The study covers only adolescents in Brazil and does not account for other forms of bullying or digital violence outside of school settings.

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