Analyzing Cyberbullying on Social Media from Students' Perspective
Author Information
Author(s): Bularca Maria Cristina, Cristescu Sergiu, Netedu Adrian, Coman Claudiu
Primary Institution: Transilvania University of Brasov
Hypothesis
Younger students are more likely to experience cyberbullying on social media.
Conclusion
The study found that younger students are more exposed to cyberbullying on social media, with no significant differences based on gender.
Supporting Evidence
- 96% of respondents are aware of cyberbullying on social media.
- Facebook and Instagram are the most common platforms for cyberbullying.
- Undergraduate students are more exposed to cyberbullying than master's students.
- 22% of respondents have never witnessed cyberbullying.
Takeaway
This study shows that younger students often face bullying online, especially on platforms like Facebook and Instagram.
Methodology
A quantitative research approach using an online questionnaire distributed to students.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to self-reported data and the specific demographic of respondents.
Limitations
The study only included students from one university and used only quantitative methods.
Participant Demographics
50% male and 50% female; 78% undergraduate and 22% master's students; 59% from urban areas.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.000
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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