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While bullying existed long before the internet, the rise of smartphones and social media has brought a new and more public arena into play for this aggressive behavior. 46% of U.S. teens ages 13 to 17 report ever experiencing at least one of six cyberbullying behaviors we asked about in our survey conducted April 14 - May 4, 2022.

Of the six cyberbullying behaviors we asked about, the most commonly reported behavior teens say they’ve experienced is name-calling, with 32% saying they have been called an offensive name online or on their cellphone.