Research Article
Overview of Bullying and Cyberbullying among Adolescents : Preliminary Study
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.24-7-2024.2354325, author={Erin Ratna Kustanti and Tina Afiatin and Arum Febriani}, title={Overview of Bullying and Cyberbullying among Adolescents : Preliminary Study}, proceedings={Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Psychological Studies, ICPSYCHE 2024, 24 -- 25 July 2024, Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={ICPSYCHE}, year={2024}, month={12}, keywords={bullying cyberbulying family adolescents}, doi={10.4108/eai.24-7-2024.2354325} }- Erin Ratna Kustanti
Tina Afiatin
Arum Febriani
Year: 2024
Overview of Bullying and Cyberbullying among Adolescents : Preliminary Study
ICPSYCHE
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.24-7-2024.2354325
Abstract
Bullying and cyberbullying are significant risk behaviors among adolescents, impacting mental health not only of victims but also perpetrators, with potential lifelong effects throughout their lifespan. Families, being the closest part of adolescents' lives, may predict these behaviors. Determining the factors of bullying and cyberbullying is essential to form the basis of more appropriate interventions. The aim of the study was to identify the determinants of bullying and cyberbullying among adolescents. This quantitative study involved 666 junior high school students (285 males; 381 females) aged 13–15 years, utilizing modified questionnaires from The Bully Survey-Student Version. Data were analyzed using chi-square tests in SPSS. Results showed that 27.33% of students experienced bullying, predominantly verbal (70%), occurring mainly in classrooms (31%). Cyberbullying was most common on WhatsApp (50%) and typically occurred once a day (48%). There was no significant relationship between gender (p = 0.767), parental status (p = 0.847), and maternal status (p = 0.485). However, economic status (p = 0.013) and living with parents (p = 0.013) were significant factors. The determinants of bullying and cyberbullying can explain the occurrence of these behaviors among adolescents. These findings have implications for strategies to prevent and intervene in bullying among adolescents.
