Cyberbullying and cybervictimization in modern society: specifics of counteracting antisocial behaviors

Introduction. Along with a number of undoubtedly positive opportunities, the Internet has brought into our lives negative aspects associated with the so-called phenomenon of cyber-bullying - bullying among adolescents through Internet communications. As modern studies and surveys show (Andronnikova O. O., Biktagirova G. O., Biktagirova G. F., et al., Obukhova Y. V., Gurieva V. O., Cook C. R., et al., Fekkes M., et al., etc.) almost a quarter of schoolchildren are regularly exposed to cyberbullying. This situation requires the development of effective measures aimed at counteracting cyberbullying (cyberbullying etiquette and ethics) or, if it happens, psychological support for victims of bullying. The purpose of the article is to examine the main behavioral motives of cyberbullying participants, its socio-psychological consequences among modern adolescents, and to identify measures to counter cyberbullying.