mention two examples of how cyber bullying may discourage learners from participating in activities that promote career development

Learners who are cyberbullied often feel unsafe, embarrassed, or “not good enough,” which can make them pull back from anything public or competitive that could help their future.

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1. Avoiding groups, clubs, and networking events

• Cyberbullying can cause anxiety and social withdrawal, making learners scared of being judged or mocked in person as well as online.

• Because of this, they may avoid joining career-related clubs, study groups, leadership camps, or networking sessions where photos, comments, or mistakes could be shared and ridiculed online.

• Over time, this isolation reduces their chances to build contacts, practice communication skills, and discover opportunities such as internships or job shadowing.

2. Withdrawing from competitions and development programs

• Cyberbullying often lowers self-esteem and confidence, so learners may feel that they are “not good enough” to apply for bursaries, leadership roles, debates, or academic competitions that are important for career development.

• They may fear that if they fail, make a mistake, or even succeed, bullies will attack them online (for example, posting hurtful comments about their performance or appearance).

• This fear can lead to learners dropping out of enrichment programs, avoiding presentations, and skipping career guidance workshops, which directly limits their skills, exposure, and future opportunities.

In short, cyberbullying pushes learners into silence and avoidance, exactly when they should be visible, engaged, and building their future careers.

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Cyberbullying can seriously limit learners’ career development by making them avoid groups, events, and programs that build skills and networks, due to fear, low self-esteem, and social anxiety.

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