Differential Effects of Bullying and Cyberbullying in Adolescent PTSD

School bullying and cyberbullying are common problems among adolescents, and studies show that both types of bullying are positively associated with symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The focus of this review is to compare the differences in the impact on PTSD symptoms between school bullying and cyberbullying among adolescents. This paper shows the distribution and severity of PTSD among the young participants. Participants in bullying have different roles, such as only victims, only perpetrators or witnesses. Poly-role participants are also found by other researchers. There is overlap in roles, so this study also includes this overlap, and the comparison of PTSD symptoms is mainly from the perspective of only victims and only perpetrators. Some factors for the high rates of PTSD and bullying are also mentioned in this review. For example, agreement with the aggressors and other traumas that have not been experienced. Given the significant symptoms of PTSD among adolescent participants and the negative impact of PTSD and bullying, it is important to implement practical ways to prevent bullying. In order to improve the juvenile protection, it is also necessary to identify the population most affected by bullying and the group of adolescents most likely to be targets of bullying from the overlaps.