Seybold Report ISSN: 1533-9211
1Fenn Moses E, 2Dr. Ravichandran K,
Vol 18, No 6 ( 2023 ) | Licensing: CC 4.0 | Pg no: 395-419 | Published on: 30-06-2023
Abstract
Cyberbullying has become an increasingly prevalent issue among adolescents in Chennai, India, leading to negative impacts on their mental health, academic performance, and social lives. To address this issue, there is a growing need for awareness programs that educate adolescents on how to prevent and report cyberbullying. Research studies have shown that cyberbullying is prevalent among Indian adolescents and is associated with outcomes that include anxiety, depression, and poor academic achievement. Interventions that involve parental support, teacher training, and peer-led initiatives have proven effective in reducing cyberbullying incidents among adolescents in Chennai. A survey of 199 respondents revealed that 21.1% reported experiencing cyberbullying at some point, while 17.6% admitted to engaging in online bullying. Only 5% of respondents believed that their institution provided sufficient awareness and support to combat cyberbullying.
Keywords:
Cyberbullying, Internet, fear, awareness, prevention, traditional bullying, electronic communication, smartphones.