Poll: Have you experienced bullying?

Today, we’d like to know: have you ever experienced bullying?

AN LEADING EXPERT on bullying has said that ‘traditional’ forms of harassment and intimidation are still three times more common than online bullying.

Speaking yesterday at the National Youth Council of Ireland “Screenagers” conference at the Science Gallery in Trinity College, Professor Mona O’Moore that while cyber-bullying is currently an “overrated phenomenon” , a shift in bullying styles will occur as people gain greater internet access.

Today, we’d like to know: have you ever experienced bullying?

Poll Results:

Yes - cyber bullying (974)

Yes - traditional bullying (946)

No (260)

Yes - a combination of traditional and cyber bullying (125)

Yes - traditional bullying
Yes - cyber bullying
Yes - a combination of traditional and cyber bullying
No

Read: Experts say ‘traditional’ bullying is still most common form

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