Practical Research Document
Practical Research Document
Practical Research Document
HIGH SCHOOL
PRACTICAL RESEARCH 1
Bandayanon, Elje, A.
Grade 11 Florence
Introduction
Cyber Bullying is an online aggressive behavior in the digital space. Bullying is a form
of peer aggression which can be as damaging as any form of conventional aggression
(Mickie,2011). The problem investigated in this research concerns cyber bullying that
disturbs university students psychologically and emotionally. Bullying also prevents students
from achieving good grades. It seems that technologies are in some ways creating more
stress on our young in the form of cyber bullying rather than to help them progress.
Research findings have shown than young students who become victims of cyber bullies
suffer stress (Elizabeth,2010). Hence there is an urgent need to understand the problems
faced by the victims so that concrete and proactive measures can be taken by university
authorities, teachers and parents to address this global problems.
This study examines ways in which schools can prevent cyberbullying and, when
necessary, intervene when cyberbullying does occur. In finding a possible solution to cyber
bullying, victims will feel safer, not only in their homes, but at school as well.
This study aims to evaluate the effects of cyber bullying among Senior High School
students in Buenavista National High School.
1.1 Age;
1.2 gender;
1.3 Grade/Section;
1.5 Address;
The researchers believe that this study will not only yield data that will be helpful to
them, more so to the group of the following people.
Learners – To give information about cyber bullying and it could help learners be able to
cope up with this matter by means of having knowledge about the awareness or the
hardness that they might encounter in cyber bullying.
Teachers – To help the students being aware about the effects of cyber bullying to guide
them how to cope up with it.
Parents – To give knowledge to the parents about the effects cyber bullying might cause,
how to cope and beat many strategies that will help their children overcome these
challenges.
Principle – To give awareness to the teachers, students, and parents about cyber bullying
and its effects, to implement a policy that can secure the safety of the students.
This study will focus on the effects of cyber bullying. Twenty (20) Senior High School
students from Buenavista National High School were randomly selected as the participants
of the study. The researchers will conduct this study during the School year 2021 – 2022.
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CHAPTER II
In this paper, cyber bullying is defined as a form of bullying that uses electronic
means such as the Internet and mobile phones to repeatedly, aggressively, and intentionally
harm someone (Price & Dalgleish, 2010; Ang & Goh, 2010; Willard, 2007). The
communication is transferred through electronic devices such as cell phones, websites,
webcams, chat rooms, and email (Shariff,2005). A cyber victim is defined as a person who
cannot easily defend him or herself (Jimerson, Swearer, & Espelage,2009) from any form of
electronic bullying. A cyber perpetrator is defined as a person who attempts to gain power
and dominance over others (Shariff,2008) with any form of electronic bullying. Shariff (2008)
uses the terms perpetrator rather than bully because he or she "initiates a certain action in a
specific context, whereas labeling an individual as a bully gives the perception that such an
individual is a bad or evil person at all times".
Definition of cyberbullying should “illustrate the forms it takes, the tools that are used
to engage in it, and ways in which it is understand to differ from traditional bullying”
(Shariff,2008.p.29).Between the years of school 2001 and 2003, two individuals have been
credited with coining the term cyberbullying: Canadian school teacher Bill Basley (2008),
who is also credited with establishing the first online site pertaining to cyberbullying,
cyberbullying.org... and American Lawyer, Nang Willard (2003).Basley (2008) says
cyberbullying involves the use of information and communication technologies to support
deliberate, repeated, and hostile behavior by an individual group that is intended to harm
others.
According to Sherri Gordon (2022) when a young person uses the Internet or
technology to harass, threaten, embarrass, or target another person, this person is called a
cyberbully. Typically, cyberbullying involves tweens and teens; but it’s not uncommon for
adults to experience cyberbullying and public shaming as well. Compared to traditional
bullying, the effects of cyberbullying are often more significant. Not only do the hurtful
messages reach an unlimited audience, but the words and images are often preserved
online. Even if someone deletes a mean post, chances are it’s still available in some form
such as in a screenshot or a shared text message. Worst yet, those who are targeted by
cyberbullies often don’t know who is bullying them, so they often have no way to bring it to
an end.
According to Sameer Hinduja & Justin Patchin (2010) empirical studies and some
high-profile anecdotal cases have demonstrated a link between suicidal ideation and
experiences with bullying victimization or offending. The current study examines the extent
to which a nontraditional form of peer aggression – cyberbullying – is also related to suicidal
ideation among adolescents. In 2007, a random sample of 1,963 middle & secondary–
schoolers from one of the largest school districts in the United States completed a survey of
Internet use and experiences. Youth who experience cyberbullying, as either an offender or
a victim, had more suicidal thoughts and were more likely to attempt suicide than those who
had not experienced such forms of peer aggression. Also, victimization was more strongly
related to suicidal thoughts and behaviors than offending. The findings provide further
evidence that adolescent peer aggression must be taken seriously both at school and at
home, and suggest that a suicide prevention and intervention component is essential within
comprehensive bullying response programs implemented in schools.
Over a four–year period, from the analysis of 19 million tweets, a Ditch the Label and
Brandwatch report found that there were almost 5 million cases of misogyny on Twitter
alone. Fifty-two per cent of the misogynistic insults recorded were authored by women and
typically targeted the appearance, intelligence and sexual preferences of other women. The
report found 7.7 million cases of racism, 390,296 instances of homophobia and 19,348
transphobic messages sent on Twitter. Only public data was examined, so when the figures
are extrapolated from the entire Internet to include both public and private communication
channels, the level of online hate speech is overwhelming.
For all of us, our identity is sacred and something that we spend our entire lives
crafting and evolving. For a young person, identity is temperamental and something that still
remains largely undiscovered. Identity influences come largely from protected characteristics
and as such, young people attach a great deal of importance to their religious and cultural
identity, sexuality, gender identity or a disability. These characteristics are frequently used to
bully a person online. Abuse often breeds internalized resentment for oneself. A young
person who experiences racism online is likely to see their skin color as the issue, and they
may want to change that aspect of his or herself in order to avoid abuse.
The Internet has created a new paradigm shift in communication. Today our youth
are addicted to using electronic communication tools. It is an undeniable fact that electronic-
based communication has transformed our lives tremendously, but unfortunately, there is a
dark side to this technological advancement. Cyberspace is a potential site for violence,
victimization and oppression (Faye, 2011). According to Olweus (1993), “a student is being
bullied or victimized when he or she is exposed, repeatedly and over time, to negative
actions on the part of one or more other students.” Hence, bullying is showing aggressive
behavior to a person without any prior provocation with the intention of causing harm. It also
denotes that the harm is done repeatedly over time and there is a disparity in strength and
power between the victims and cyber criminals. Electronic bullying or cyber bullying,
according to Kowalski (2011) simply indicates using the Internet to cause psychological and
emotional disturbances. Olthof (2011) defines cyber bullying as a strategic behavior of an
individual to dominate another individual or a group of individuals. Online Oxford Dictionary
defines cyber bullying as the use of electronic communication to bully a person, typically by
sending messages of an intimidating or threatening nature. Cyber bullying is defined by
Wikipedia as a deliberate act of aggression using technological advances such as internet to
cause harm to a person.
3.Depressed and engaged in suicidal ideation much more often than their peers.
Cyber bullying also happens when a person's name is used to undesirable materials
online, thus causing character assassination of the victim. Character assassination can be
done through e-mail, chat room, sms, calls, social network, twitter, Myspace, Facebook,
discussion boards, on-line forums, blogs, instigation and rumors. Recent findings indicate
that cyber bullying is becoming a pervasive problem around the world and it is increasing
alarmingly. (John, 2011). The psychological effects of cyber bullying in our society and
institutions cannot be ignored any longer (Bulent, 2009). As the social networking domain
expands in cyber space, it inevitably creates more opportunities for cyber criminals to
victimize young, unsuspecting internet users (Allison,2009). Research findings have shown
that cyber bullying causes emotional and physiological damage to defenseless victims.
(Yavuz, 2010).
Although Megan's parents did know about Josh and what he had been saying to her,
there was no way of knowing that these messages would lead to her suicide. It was found
that Lori Drew, the mother of one of Megan's former friends, had created the fake MySpace
account with her daughter. Drew was convicted of three misdemeanor charges of computer
fraud for her involvement in creating the phony account which tricked Megan, who later
committed suicide. This conviction was the country's first cyberbullying verdict which was
ruled on November 26th, 2008 (Steinhauer, 2008). On July 2nd, 2009, federal judge George
H. Wu threw out the conviction. Judge Wu tentatively acquitted Drew of the previously
mentioned misdemeanor charges, stating that the federal statute under which Drew was
convicted is too "vague" when applied in this particular case. Further stating that if he were
to allow Drew's conviction to stand, "one could literally prosecute anyone who violates a
terms of service agreement" in any way (Cathcart, 2009).
Demographic
profile:
Coping mechanism to
avoid cyber bullying:
Definition Of Terms
Bullying – is the use of force, coercion, hurtful teasing or threat, to abuse, aggressively
dominate or intimidate.
Cyber Bullying – the use of electronic communication to bully a person, typically by sending
messages of an intimidating or threatening nature.
Harassment – is any unwanted behavior, physical or verbal (or even suggested), that
makes a reasonable person to feel uncomfortable, humiliated, or mentally distressed.
RESEARCH QUESTIONNAIRE
The study aims to evaluate the effects of cyber bullying to the mental health and
academic performance of Senior High School Students in Buenavista National High School.
1.Demographic profile
1.2 Gender
Female
Male
Yes No
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