The Phenomenon of Cyberbullying Among Teenagers: A Case Study on Junior High School Students
Keywords:
Phenomenon, Cyberbullying, Teenagers, StudentsAbstract
This research aims to describe the phenomenon of cyberbullying among students at SMP Negeri 5 Bandung, with a focus on students' experiences in facing intimidation, harassment and insults that occur through social media and messaging applications. The sample used in this research consisted of 30 grade 7 students, consisting of 12 boys and 18 girls. Through a quantitative approach, data was collected using a questionnaire distributed to students from several junior high schools in Bandung. The results showed that the majority of students experienced some form of bullying via digital platforms, although with varying levels of intensity. In addition, students' perceptions of harassment and insults show a gap in understanding, with most respondents feeling that harassment and insults are not relevant to their experiences. This research provides important insights into the impact of cyberbullying on students' mental health and the importance of awareness of this phenomenon among students, teachers, and parents.
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