Final answer:
Adolescents experiencing cyberbullying generally do not tell adults, suffering in silence due to the covert and ubiquitous nature of online harassment.
Step-by-step explanation:
The majority of adolescents who experience cyberbullying do not tell adults about their experiences. Several studies have indicated that while bullying in various forms is prevalent, a significant percentage of young individuals suffer in silence. The Cyberbullying Research Center found that around 20% to 28% of teens have been victims of cyberbullying, with some admitting to serious contemplation of due to the harassment experienced online.
In terms of seeking help, there is a reluctance among many to turn to teachers or parents, partially due to feelings of helplessness, embarrassment, or fear of retaliation. Technology has facilitated the rise in cyberbullying because it allows bullying to occur anonymously and can be pervasive, occurring 24 hours a day. Cyberbullying victims, as well as perpetrators, are at a higher risk of experiencing ideation and are more likely to attempt than those who don't have such experiences.