Journal of Forensic Psychology

Abstract

Student and Teachers Perspective on Cyber-Bullying

Umesh B, Ali NN, Farzana R, Bindal P, Aminath NN

Aim and Objective: Cyber bullying is modern day variant of bullying that has unambiguously taken over the world through the means of technology. This study aims to investigate the context of cyber bullying from the viewpoints of students and teachers respectively. As well as, the related matter which encompasses the measures taken to reduce cyber bullying and the psychosocial aspect of it.
Methodology: The sampling method used for this study was random sampling. In like manner, Google survey forms were prepared with unique set of questions for Students and Teachers. Students were randomly chosen from universities as well as Teachers, to conduct the survey. Furthermore, a series of statistical tests were instrumented to analyse association and validate proposed hypotheses. Chi-square tests and odds ratio were the prominent statistical approach used to justify the proposed hypotheses.
Results: A total of 230 students participated in the students’ perspective of the study. Comparatively, 61% (140) participants have experienced a form of cyber bullying. Furthermore, the study reflected that gender is associated with the likelihood of being cyber-bullied. Spreading rumors over social media remains the most prevalent forms of cyber bullying, at a spike of 43.90% (101). Correspondingly, the study proved that males were less likely to be Cyber-bullied than females. Also, the study involved 72 teachers who participated in the teachers’ perspective of the study. 77% of the participants complied that students never approach teachers on matters related with cyberbullying. The results indicating doubtful support plans for cyber-bullying on campus, there was an association with the increase of cyber-bullying on campus with frail support facilities against cyber-bullying.