Abstract

The expansion of cyberspace and social media has created valuable opportunities for minors to access knowledge, pursue learning and entertainment, and establish social connections. However, it has also increased their exposure to digital risks, particularly cyberbullying and psychological violence. Such violence involves the use of digital devices and online platforms to threaten, harass, humiliate, defame, or inflict psychological and emotional harm. Minors are especially vulnerable because of their ongoing physical and psychological development, emotional instability, limited legal awareness, insufficient life experience, and incomplete understanding of the consequences of online behavior. This article examines the current situation of psychological violence against minors in cyberspace and proposes measures to strengthen their protection in the context of digital transformation.

Keywords: Cyberspace, minors, psychological violence.