Cyberbullying's Impact: An Individual Research Project Analysis

This research project investigates the effects of cyberbullying on victims' behavior. The study begins with an introduction defining cyberbullying and its potential consequences, followed by a literature review that references existing research on the subject. The methodology section details the data collection method, using questionnaires distributed via social media, and the sampling technique. The analysis section presents the findings through thematic analysis, exploring awareness of cyberbullying, its effects (such as distress, embarrassment, and social isolation), and the demographics of victims (including children). The results highlight the significant impact of cyberbullying, particularly on the emotional well-being of victims. The conclusion emphasizes the severity of cyberbullying and its impact on children. The project includes a list of references from various sources, including books, journals, and online resources.

Cyber Bullying

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................................................3
METHOD .......................................................................................................................................3
ANALYSIS .....................................................................................................................................3
RESULTS .......................................................................................................................................6
CONCLUSION ...............................................................................................................................6
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................7

Topic Of research: Effect of cyberbullying on the behaviour of Victims.
INTRODUCTION
Nowadays, people are connected to the internet and they are using the social media
without knowing the effect that the cyber bulling can have serious consequences. Cyber bullying
can be defined as utilisation of electronic communication bullying a person by sending
threatening messages. It is the cyberbullying which could have great effect on the behaviour of
victim. Cyberbullying might lead to the increase in level of emotional stress.
Aim of the topic: To analyse the effect on cyberbullying on the behaviour of Victims.
Research objectives :
 To develop the understanding about the concept of cyberbullying.
 To analyse the consequences of cyberbullying for the victim.
 To issues faced by victim of cyberbullying.
 To suggest the measures which can be taken in order to prevent self from becoming the
victim of Cyberbullying.
Research questions :
 What is cyberbullying ?
 What are the consequences of cyberbullying?
 What are the issues s faced by victim of cyberbullying ?
 What measures can be taken in order to prevent self from becoming the victim of
Cyberbullying?
LITERATURE REVIEW
According to the view of Coyne and Farley, 2018. cyberbullying is basically hurting
someone by utilisation the information or other communication technology. However, it has
been argued by other author John, Glendenning and Hawton, 2018 that cyberbullying is
basically an aggressive as well as intentional act which is taken by an individual in order to hurt
emotion of other person .
As per the opinion of Hinduja and Patchin, 2018. , the cyberbullying lead to high level of
stress to the victim. However it has been argued by other authors that cyberbullying lead to

depression , anxiety and other mental issues According to the study conducted by author Baldry,
Farrington and Blaya, 2018., results of which reveals that a victim of the cyberbullying have high
level of fear related to their safety.
METHOD
Data collection : In context of present study on topic analysing the effect of cyberbullying
on the behaviour of victim, researcher has used the questionnaire method. Scholar will use
social media for asking the questions related to the topic. Close ended questions has been
designed, it is the strategy which has been used as scholar believe that this tactic will assist them
in getting the relevant answers to questions.
Sampling method : Scholar has selected the 120 participants by utilising the random sampling
technique.
Ethics: In context of privacy as well as ethics, researcher has taken an effective measure for
eliminating the ethical issues. For instance, participants has been provided with complete
information about investigation. In addition to this, special software has been used in order to
maintain the confidentiality of information.
ANALYSIS
Ques 1. Do you aware about the effect of Cyberbullying ?
 yes
 No
Ques 2. What is the main effect that cyberbullying have on the behaviour of victim ?
 High level of distress
 Feeling of embarrassment
 social isolation
Ques 3. According to you who can become victim of cyberbullying ?
 Woman
 M en
 children
Ques 4. How long cyberbullying have effect on behaviour of victim ?
 Short term
 Long tern

 Both
Thematic analysis is the technique which has been used in the present study, as it
provides ease in refining the information and helps in making the information presentable.
Theme 1: Aware about the effect of Cyberbullying
 yes 80
 No 40
Interpretation :It has been analysed from the above that out of 12 people, 80 participants have
responded that they are aware about the effect of Cyberbullying. Those people have got
information from internet.
Theme 2:The main effect that cyberbullying have on the behaviour of victim
 High level of distress 70
 Feeling of embarrassment 30
 social isolation 20
yes No
0
20
40
60
80
Column B

Interpretation : From the information present in table it has been found that out of 120
participants, 70 people have stated that High level of distress main effect that cyberbullying have
on the behaviour of victim.
Theme 3 : Who can become victim of cyberbullying
 Woman 40
 M en 10
 children 70
High level of distress
Feeling of embarrassment
social isolation
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
Column B
Woman M en children
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
Column B

Interpretation : It has been analysed from the above that there are people out of 120 those who
stated that children become victim of cyberbullying.
RESULTS
It has been found from the above that cyberbullying have great effect on the behaviour of
victim. The other fact which has been discovered from the study is that victim of cyberbullying
might have highly level of distress.
CONCLUSION
From the above study it has been concluded that cyberbullying the serious crime which
can have significant effect on the behaviour of victim. It has also been concluded that the
children can become victim of cyberbullying.

REFERENCES
Books and Journals:
John, A., Glendenning, A.C., and Hawton, K., 2018. Self-harm, suicidal behaviours, and
cyberbullying in children and young people: Systematic review. Journal of medical
internet research.20(4). pp.e129.
Baldry, A.C., Farrington, D.P., and Blaya, C., 2018. Cyberbullying and cybervictimization.
In International Perspectives on Cyberbullying (pp. 3-23). Palgrave Macmillan, Cham.
Hinduja, S. and Patchin, J.W., 2018. Connecting Adolescent Suicide to the Severity of Bullying
and Cyberbullying. Journal of School Violence, pp.1-14.
Coyne, I. and Farley, S., 2018. Cyberbullying within working contexts. In Cyberbullying at
University in International Contexts (pp. 80-96). Routledge.
ONLINE:
Short Term and Long Term Effects of Bullying.2019. [ONLINE]. Available through
:<https://www.psycom.net/effects-of-bullying> .

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