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Social Media as a Platform for Cyberbullying of Individuals With Craniofacial Anomalies: A Preliminary Survey - PubMed
Purpose The primary aim of this study was to investigate the extent to which individuals with facial and/or speech differences secondary to a craniofacial anomaly experienced bullying through social media platforms during late school age and adolescence. Method Using an online survey platform, a...

The study by Alexis Jones et al. (2021) published in Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools investigated cyberbullying experiences of individuals with craniofacial anomalies during late school age and adolescence. Key findings include:
- Prevalence of Bullying: 88.4% (n=38) of the 43 participants reported being bullied, with 71.1% (n=27) attributing it to their facial differences or speech disorders.
- Cyberbullying: 31.6% (n=12) experienced cyberbullying, primarily through texting and Facebook.
- Implications: The study highlights the vulnerability of individuals with craniofacial anomalies to both traditional and cyberbullying. It emphasizes the role of school-based speech-language pathologists in supporting these individuals through antibullying initiatives and educating school staff.
The findings underscore the need for targeted interventions to address cyberbullying in this population, given the increasing prevalence of social media use.