Sociologists from the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center (VCIOM) have found that 20% of Russians consider cyberbullying to be one of the main threats to children on the Internet. The problem is perceived on par with fraud and the spread of dangerous content.
The poll was conducted on March 7. It involved 1,600 people over the age of 18. The results showed that 40% of respondents are willing to contact law enforcement agencies if their child faces harassment. 48% of respondents would prefer to talk to their child about the situation, and 47% would discuss the problem with the offender's parents.
64% of study participants believe that the main cause of cyberbullying is a lack of upbringing in child aggressors. 67% of respondents are confident that joint efforts by parents and children can help reduce the level of aggression on the Internet. VCIOM emphasizes that parents of aggressive peers are often seen as the source of the problem.
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