Cyber Bullying Incidence of the Grade 10 Students

in BEST College of Polomolok Inc.

Submitted by:

Anna May C. Guiban

Submitted to:

Katrina Paula Necesito

April 2022
Table of Contents
CHAPTER I.......................................................................................................................3
The Problem and Its Setting................................................................................................3
Introduction......................................................................................................................3
Statement of the Problem.................................................................................................6
Conceptual Framework....................................................................................................6
Scope and Delimitation....................................................................................................7
Significance of the Study.................................................................................................7
Definition of Terms..........................................................................................................8
CHAPTER II..................................................................................................................9
Review of Related Literature...........................................................................................9
CHAPTER III..................................................................................................................17
Methodology......................................................................................................................17
Restatement of the Problem...........................................................................................17
Research Design.............................................................................................................17
Research Locale.............................................................................................................18
Respondents of the Study...............................................................................................18
Sampling Procedure.......................................................................................................18
Data Gathering Procedure..............................................................................................18
Statistical Treatment......................................................................................................19
Ethical Consideration.....................................................................................................19
 CHAPTER I

The Problem and Its Setting

Introduction

Bullying that takes place through the use of modern technology is known as
cyberbullying. It can happen on social media, messaging systems, gaming platforms, and
mobile phones, among other places. It is a pattern of behavior intended to frighten, anger,
or shame individuals who are being targeted New age difficulties have developed in
today's globe, which has been made smaller by technology. Without a question,
technology has many advantages; nevertheless, it also has drawbacks. Cyberbullying has
resulted as a result of it. Simply described, cyberbullying is the intentional misuse of
information technology with the goal of harassing others. As a result, cyberbullying takes
many forms. It doesn’t always imply breaking into someone’s accounts or pretending to
be someone else. It also includes making disparaging remarks about someone or
circulating rumors in order to slander them. Because everyone is engrossed in social
media, it is quite easy for anyone to abuse their access.

To put it another way, cyberbullying has grown increasingly frequent in recent years. It
comprises acts of manipulation, harassment, and defamation directed against anyone.
These aggressive activities are extremely harmful and can quickly and fatally injure
anyone. They take place on social media, public forums, and other platforms that provide
online information. A cyberbully does not always have to be a stranger; it could be
someone you know. Cyberbullying is a complex problem. The goal of this activity, on the
other hand, is the same. To inflict pain and harm on others. Cyberbullying is a serious
issue. It must be taken seriously because it has numerous dangerous consequences for the
victim. It also causes a person’s mental serenity to be disturbed. After being cyberbullied,
several people have reported experiencing depression, self harm is also part of their lives.
They feel inferior because of all the negative comments made about them. There are a lot
of insecurities and complexes as a result of this. The victim of cyberbullying who is
harassed begins to mistrust himself or herself. When someone points out your flaws, they
tend to amplify them, likewise, the victims are concerned and lose their inner calm. There
are a lot of insecurities and complexes as a result of this. The victim of cyberbullying
who is harassed begins to mistrust himself or herself. When someone points out your
flaws, they tend to amplify them. Likewise, the victims are concerned and lose their inner
calm. Cyberbullying is more likely to go unreported than other forms of bullying.
Administrators and parents This is because the victims believed they needed to learn how
to deal with the situation. They are also concerned that if they notify their parents, their
internet rights would be revoked. Cyberbullying as the name implies is the use of
cyberspace as a mechanism to bully others known or unknown to the bully.
Cyberbullying has resulted in serious consequences for those involved, ranging from
outbursts of rage to suicide attempts. It has been stated that as much as eighty two percent
of kids have had some amount of experience with cyberbullying; as a cyber bully, as a
victim or classed as both a bully and a victim.
Although various studies have explored the association between characteristics such as
age, gender, and social psychological dimensions and cyberbullying/cyber victimization,
researchers have failed to determine the source of cyberbullying and what perpetuates
cyber victimization. This research looks into the link between peer and intimate partner
relationships and cyberbullying/cyber victimization in the context of anger, depression,
self-esteem, and suicide ideation as mediating variables.

The study’s first goal was to find out how common cyberbullying is among teenagers and
adults. The second goal was to look into the coping techniques and comorbidities factors
that are associated with those who have been cyberbullied. Cyberbullying is a type of
bullying that takes place online, is typically anonymous, and tries to damage and
humiliate the victim. There are several types of cyberbullying, each with its own set of
reactions and repercussions. However, few research have looked into how teenagers
perceive cyberbullying.

Children’s violence, in all forms, including online bullying or cyberbullying, has

devastating consequences for young people’s physical and emotional well-being. This
can leave emotional and psychological scars, as well as cause bodily harm. It’s especially
difficult to address because youngsters are vulnerable and have easy internet access,
making them attractive targets for online aggression.

Individuals’ comments, images, postings, and content uploaded on social media and
digital forums are frequently viewed by strangers as well as acquaintances. An
individual’s internet content, both personal and any bad, harsh, or cruel content,
establishes a kind of permanent public record of their beliefs, actions, and behavior. This
public record can be regarded of as an online reputation that can be accessed by schools,
employers, universities, groups, and others that are currently or in the future

Cyberbullying can damage the online reputations of everyone involved, not only the
individual who is being tormented, but also those who are conducting or participating in
the bullying. Because digital gadgets allow children to connect instantly and continuously
24 hours a day, it can be difficult for them to find reprieve from cyberbullying. The
results of the research will be presented. As well as the result the act of cyberbullying
today In our society, particularly among the most vulnerable adolescent. This will
provide an answer to the topic of how we can avoid getting cyberbullied. This study will
demonstrate how teens are cyberbullied and the fact that they are. Being a victim of
cyberbullying is a regular and distressing occurrence. This can also show us how victims
react to a given topic, because we all know that cyberbullying can occur in a variety of
ways and affect a wide range of people in our society.

Social media is used to perpetrate cyberbullying. Nowadays, there are incidents of cyber
bullying, which has bad consequences for many teenagers, including trauma and the
possibility of suicide. It was assumed that the research was carried out by trustworthy
researchers. The literature review was also expected to clearly identify the prevalence and
seriousness of cyberbullying. Possible limitations of the study included the fact that
cyberbullying is a relatively new topic, thus a lot of the research overlapping by reciting
the same studies.

Bullying that occurs over digital devices such as cell phones, laptops, and tablets is
known as cyberbullying. Cyberbullying can take place offline in social media, websites,
or gaming where people can watch, participate in, or share content, or online in social
media, forums, or gaming where people can view, participate in, or share content.
Sending, uploading, or spreading unpleasant, harmful, misleading, or nasty content about
someone else is considered cyberbullying. It can involve embarrassment or humiliation
caused by sharing intimate or private information about another individual.
Cyberbullying can sometimes cross the line into illegal or criminal action.

Cyberbullying is frequently an extension of previously existing traditional bullying. Most

students who are bullied online have also been bullied in other more traditional ways.
Few children are tormented only through the Internet; these cyber victims are frequently
physically larger pupils, prompting bullies to prefer online confrontations to face-to-face
confrontations at school.

Cyberbullying is “an aggressive, intentional act or behavior committed by a group or an

individual, using electronic forms of interaction, against a victim who cannot easily
defend himself or herself, repeatedly and over time.”

Because of the anonymity provided by the internet, cyberbullying differs from traditional
bullying. Because of their anonymity, cyberbullies do not have to take responsibility for
their conduct. Cyberbullying, on the other hand, is frequently outside the legal reach of
schools and school boards since it occurs online.

Bullying is unwelcome, hostile behavior among school-aged children in which there is an

actual or perceived power imbalance. Over time, the conduct is repeated, or has the
potential to be repeated. Bullying can take many forms, including making threats,
spreading rumors, physically or verbally attacking someone, and purposefully excluding
someone from a group. Cyber bullying differs from traditional bullying because of the
anonymity that the Internet can provide. Because of the anonymity, cyber bullies are not
required to take responsibility for their conduct, and cyber bullying is frequently beyond
of the legal reach of schools and school boards because it occurs outside of the school.
The goal of this article is to learn more about cyberbullying, which is becoming more
common as technology becomes more widely available to everyone, especially students,
and to look into measures to avoid cyberbullying before it occurs. Cyber bullying occurs
when another person bullies, harasses, humiliates, threatens, embarrasses, or targets a
person (typically a youngster, adolescent, or teenager) (often a child, preteen or teenager).
Cyberbullying is similar to traditional playground bullying in that it involves name
calling and picking on someone, but it is carried out through the internet, cell phones, and
other types of digital technology. The purpose must be to create emotional pain in order
for it to be classified as cyber-bullying, and the tactics of cyber-bullying are only limited
by a child's imagination or access to technology.
Cyber bullying can range from as basic as continuing to send an e-mail to someone who
has stated that they do not want to hear from the sender, to threats, sexual remarks, and
hate speech. Though sexual comments and threats are occasionally used in cyberbullying,
it is not the same as sexual harassment and does not include sexual predators.

Sometimes the threats are minor, and the victim is able to shrug it off; other times, the
threats and attacks are far more severe, and can lead to depression and even suicide.
Cyberbullying can occur anyplace that people engage online. Some young people, for
example, bully other young people, post humiliating images, reveal private information,
or send threatening messages using social media, video games, texting, or anonymous
apps. Students can utilize their access to a wide online audience to persuade their friends
to help them in spreading rumors, gossip, and false information about someone.

Statement of the Problem

It is a huge impact cyber bullying has had on our lives, and how important it is to stop it
before it overwhelms our society. Cyber bullying is at an all-time high, and bullies are
now threading and hacking people anonymously. Cyber bullying is a big issue, and many
people don’t know how to deal with it in society. Cyber bullying has impacted the lives
of many people through the use of social networking sites.

Cyberbullying came as a result of social networking and the advancement of new

technology. As soon as children were allowed to use the internet unsupervised, the
problem began. They created social media accounts such as Facebook, Twitter,
Instagram, and the list goes on of social media outlets where children are exposed to
harmful messages and engage in harmful behavior. There was a story about a girl named
Phoebe Prince who was bullied in person and online and the torment wouldn’t stop so she
took matters into her own hands. The weight of social media got to her so she decided to
take matters into her own hands.

People are spreading the word about social media and speaking up. Some parents are
acting naturally and obtaining the passwords to their children’s social media accounts.
Parents are sitting down with their children and explaining to them what cyber bullying is
and encouraging them to report it to any adults who are present. The topic is being
addressed, and schools are holding gatherings and educating students
Conceptual Framework

Input Process Output

- Male/Female - Descriptive Survey - Knowing the effects

- Questionnaire of bullying in the
students.

Scope and Delimitation

Our research is all about cyber bullying. Cyber bullying happens through social media.
Nowadays there are cases of cyber bullying that many teenagers experience negative
effects such as trauma, and may lead to suicide. It was assumed that the research has been
done by researchers with integrity. It was also assumed that the literature reviewed would
clearly identify the prevalence the seriousness of cyber bullying.

The study will-show the effects, consequences and experience of cyber bullying today in
our society, specially this pandemic. This will also answer the questions on how we can
avoid cyber bullying. We all know that cyber bullying can happen in a number of ways
and it can have a negative impact on a wide scope of people in our society.

Possible limitations of the study were the topic of cyber bullying is relatively new and
therefore a lot of the research overlapping by reciting the same studies.

Significance of the Study

Cyber bullying is a relatively recent occurrence. Its digital nature enables for a permanent
record of negative information that may have an impact on pupils’ current and future
psychological and emotional well-being. This can have a substantial impact on students’
learning, as seen by low school engagement, troublesome behavior, and substance
misuse. According to research on bullying, school communities have a crucial role in
bullying-related issues. Teachers, who are typically on the front lines of dealing with
student behavior, play a critical role in combatting bullying in school communities.

The relationship between bullying and cyberbullying shows that teacher beliefs and
behavior may play an important role in combating cyberbullying. Teachers can play a key
role in tackling cyberbullying because it occurs both within and outside of schools.
Furthermore, because cyber victims’ negative impacts might have a direct or indirect
impact on their learning, teachers must be prepared to deal with this issue.

There are many students who victimized of Cyber Bullying specially teenagers that’s
why it cause stress and suicidal thoughts, some are committing suicide because they are
scared to tell or spill the truth in there love once. The purpose of this research is to
remind other how damaging Cyber bullying to the life of victims of Cyber bullying.

Definition of Terms

Cyber bullying is a kind of bullying that formed is social media, using Electronic
communication to bully a person typically by sending a messages of an intimidating or
threatening
 CHAPTER II

Review of Related Literature

Children’s violence, in all forms, including online bullying or cyberbullying, has

catastrophic consequences for young people’s physical and emotional well-being. This
can leave emotional and psychological scars, as well as cause bodily harm. It’s especially
difficult to address because youngsters are vulnerable and have easy internet access,
making them attractive targets for online aggression. Computers and other electronic
devices are becoming more prevalent in our daily lives. Every day New technologies are
being developed, and new programs are being developed to support them. Enhance
certain areas of our environment The use of technology is a good example. To improve
our communication with one another We can now send and receive emails via the
internet. Blog, instant message, build webpages, and participate in chat groups, among
other things. The internet is not the only evolved way of communication. Cell phones are
becoming more popular than ever. Cell phones can be used not just to communicate to
other people, but also to send and receive messages texting, sending images, and using
the internet are all options. The majority of these developments have been beneficial.
Technology has made it simpler for people to communicate with one another; but,
technology has also made it more difficult for individuals to communicate with one
another. Has had a detrimental consequence, particularly for the kids. The school year has
begun for students of all ages. Cyberbullying is the use of technology to bully people.
The term “cyberbullying” is best characterized as Martin and Keith (2005):

Cyberbullying has the potential to be very harmful. It can be impossible to flee if you are
not bound to a certain spot. The anonymity given by the internet can encourage
perpetrators to act in ways they would not otherwise. When someone utilizes technology
to harass, threaten, embarrass, or target another person, it is known as cyberbullying. It
occurs on a variety of devices, including Smartphone’s, desktops, tablets, and game
consoles. Cyberbullying can be easy to identify in some cases, such as when your child
shows you a harsh, rude, or cruel text, comment, or post. Other behaviors are less
evident, such as posting another person’s personal

Information online or utilizing images or videos that injure or shame them. Someone
might make a fake account or screen name to harass and bully, so you don’t know who
the bully is. Individuals’ comments, images, postings, and content uploaded on social
media and digital

forums are frequently viewed by strangers as well as acquaintances. An individual’s

internet content, both personal and any bad, harsh, or cruel content, establishes a kind of
permanent public record of their beliefs, actions, and behavior. This public record can be
regarded of as an online reputation that can be accessed by schools, employers,
universities, groups, and others that are currently or in the future conducting studies on an
individual.
Children, who lack the emotional resiliency of adults, are particularly vulnerable to
cyberbullying. Children are increasingly entering adult worlds online, where they are
subjected to adult laws and have little limitations on what they may see and do. Online
socializing includes both positive and negative aspects. The Internet and social media
platforms are continuing to change how we communicate and have brought new
conveniences to our lives, but they can also expose us to new threats. Cyberbullying is
one example that can have devastating effects on young people. Cyberbullying occurs
when a bully targets a victim using online communication methods such as texting or
social media posts to threaten, abuse, or degrade someone. Cyberbullying has acquired
increasing attention and reputation in recent years as a result of its use of technology. It’s
a crime that doesn’t just happen in the classroom or on the playground.

Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place over digital devices like cell phones,
computers, and tablets. Cyberbullying can occur through SMS, Text, and apps, or online
in social media, forums, or gaming where people can view, participate in, or share
content. Cyberbullying includes sending, posting, or sharing negative, harmful, false, or
mean content about someone else. It can include sharing personal or private information
about someone else causing embarrassment or humiliation. Bullying is defined as a
pattern of aggressive behavior that might be physical, verbal, or relational, and can take
place in person or online. Bullies are frequently ruthless, repeatedly bullying for long
periods of time. You may live in constant fear of where and when the bully will strike
next, what they’ll do, and how far they’ll go.

Bullying is no longer confined to schoolyards or street corners thanks to technological

advancements. Cyberbullying may happen anywhere, including at home, 24 hours a day,
via Smartphone, emails, messages, and social media. Cyberbullies abuse, threaten, or
humiliate you via digital technology. Cyberbullying, unlike conventional bullying, does
not require face-to-face interaction and is not restricted to only a few witnesses at a time.
It also doesn’t necessitate physical strength or a large number of people.

Individuals’ comments, images, postings, and content uploaded on social media and
digital forums are frequently viewed by strangers as well as acquaintances. An
individual’s internet content, both personal and any bad, harsh, or cruel content,
establishes a kind of permanent public record of their beliefs, actions, and behavior.

Bullying isn’t a new occurrence. However, it has shifted in recent years from school
grounds and school buses to social networking sites and text messages. The use of the
Internet or mobile technology to harass, intimidate, or hurt another person is known as
cyberbullying. Bullying laws exist in nearly every jurisdiction to address classic bullying.
A rising number have rules for online bullying or electronic harassment.

Cyberbullying can damage the online reputations of everyone involved, not only the
individual who is being tormented, but also those who are conducting or participating in
the bullying. Cyberbullying is different from other forms of bullying in that it can be.
Cyberbullying is a source of emotional stress since it affects a young person’s character
and self-esteem. They can lead to feelings of humiliation, shame, worry, and sadness. A
number of teen suicides have been linked to cyberbullying.

Online bullying is frequently anonymous or difficult to track, it can be especially harmful

and disturbing. It’s extremely difficult to keep under control, and the victim has no idea
how many people, if any, have seen the messages or posts. When they check their phone
or computer, they might be tormented indefinitely.

Refusing to talk to you, excluding you from groups or activities, spreading lies or rumors
about you, or forcing you to do things you don’t want to do are all examples of
relationship bullying.

Boys are more likely to bully with physical threats and acts, whereas girls are more likely
to bully with words or through relationships. Bullying, on the other hand, should never be
condoned.

Bullying is the act of abusing another person verbally, emotionally, or physically. It is not
a one-time occurrence, but rather occurs over time to reinforce the bully’s superiority
over the person he is tormenting.

Bullying is a major issue in many households, schools, and communities. Bullying can
have a negative impact on a person’s academic, physical, social, and emotional
development. It can have an impact on the bully, the bullied, and the onlooker. The
problem appears to persist regardless of the type of research conducted or the number of
“anti-bullying” programs developed. People are unaware of the magnitude of the bullying
problem, and they tend to

dismiss it or downplay it. Bullying is a significant social issue that requires guts, effort,
and leadership to overcome. Bullying inoccurs when someone utilizes their superior
strength to intimidate someone into doing what they desire. Bullying can be extremely
harmful to the victim. Bullying is a serious issue in American schools. It’s something that
can be rectified, and people need to know about it so that it doesn’t happen again.

This is known as cyber-bullying, a sort of bullying that is difficult to detect, and the
offender is difficult to identify because he may easily pass himself off as someone else. It
involves sending hate mail, threats, sexual insults, and posting fake information about
someone to shame them. While traditional bullying occurs face to face, in which the
victim is aware of the person who is abusing him, cyber-bullying allows the bully to
conceal his identity, allowing him to be more brazen and say and do more harmful things
to the victim.

Cyberbullying can also take the shape of illegal physical activities and other types of
illegal behavior. Cyberbullying is most commonly seen on the internet. The most
prevalent sites for cyberbullying are social media sites like Facebook, Snapchat, and
Instagram, to mention a few.
Bullying isn’t just physical; it can also affect a person’s emotional life by mobbing,
which is defined as a group of people that engage in illegal violence. Cyber bullying is
regarded as the most severe kind of bullying since it can last for years. In fact, cyber
bullying is a dreadful weapon that can destroy someone’s reputation and life in a short
period of time without them even recognizing it. As a result, persons who have been in or
had to cope with cyberbullying may face serious consequences, including legal
consequences.

Cyber bullying, like face-to-face bullying, is typically a relationship issue that begins in
school but persists outside of school hours, frequently on privately owned equipment.
Even if the bullying occurs outside of school hours, it can cause major problems in the
classroom by hurting children’ perceptions of safety, well-being, and even academic
success. As a result, dealing with it falls under a school’s duty of care.

Cyberbullying is a new risk factor for pediatric populations’ well-being. Cyberbullying

has physical and mental health consequences, including sadness, anxiety, and somatic
issues. Adolescents who have been victims of cyberbullying and have acquired secondary
symptoms are frequently advised to seek therapy from a healthcare provider. For
teenagers who are victims of cyberbullying, there are currently no interventions available
in the healthcare environment.

Cyberbullying prevention measures begin with a clear understanding of what constitutes

cyberbullying. Bullying is defined as: Only then will a school be able to grow. A
district’s policies and procedures apply to both intervention and prevention. Develop a
map of the consequences of bullying with the staff. Staff should be informed of locations
where bullying is most likely to occur. To keep an eye out for signs of cyberbullying,
pass out a list of indicators that may indicate victimization. Support groups for pupils
who are new to school, and reminders

Bullying may take the form of gay bashing, according to the staff.

Although the term “cyberbullying” is frequently used, defining it has proven problematic.
Bullying is defined as cruel behavior that is intended, repeated, and perpetrated by a more
powerful individual against a weaker target. These three characteristics are abstract, but
they are nevertheless useful since they allow researchers to investigate a certain sort of
social conflict that has a greater influence on the target.

Cyberbullying. It's an unpleasant reality that children and teenagers face on a daily basis.
When someone bullies another person using electronic or digital communication, this is
known as cyberbullying. This frequently occurs as a result of intimidating or threatening
messages. Cyberbullying should be treated seriously at all times, especially by educators.
Educators can help reduce cyberbullying by teaching their students to be polite and
respectful, as well as watching how students interact to determine if there are any
indicators of bullying. They can also be a listening ear for pupils who are being bullied
online and need assistance.
When someone bullies another person using electronic or digital communication, this is
known as cyberbullying. This frequently occurs as a result of intimidating or threatening
messages. Cyberbullying should be treated seriously at all times, especially by educators.
Educators can help reduce cyberbullying by teaching their students to be polite and
respectful, as well as watching how students interact to determine if there are any
indicators of bullying. They can also be a listening ear for pupils who are being bullied
online and need assistance. Cyberbullying can have serious consequences for teens and
young adults, including despair and suicide. There have been numerous instances when
youngsters have been cyberbullied to the point of suicide. This is a terrible tragedy, and
more instructors who are involved can help reduce the number of young people who
commit themselves as a result of cyberbullying. Teachers can assist children in seeking
support, talking to peers, collaborating with parents and counselors, and developing an
action plan to assist students who have been bullied.

Cyberbullying has steadily crept into the minds of young people as a way to acquire
social and emotional fulfillment at the expense of others, which can have negative
consequences. What may appear to be harmless and undetected from the perspective of
law enforcement is cause for alarm, as it is only a matter of time until actual violence is
linked to cyberbullying in an already violent culture. Obtaining sufficient evidence
through the outcomes of this study can help

address and, to some extent, control the rising of violence perpetrated by young adults in
situations when there are mediating variables other than social relationships.

Researchers need to better identify and comprehend the nature of cyberbullying and other
types of digital conflict and cruelty, such as online harassment and sexual harassment, in
order to increase our understanding of digital interactions. We must also evaluate how the
usage of digital communication devices alters interactions, as well as how all of this data
may be used to create effective and beneficial preventative programs for children and
adolescents. People engage in cyberbullying for a variety of reasons, including revenge or
retaliation against peers, as well as rage (Konig et al. 2010). In situations where intimate
and peer relationships are stressed, such as a sudden split, jealously, and intolerance of
others due to tiny differences, cyberbullying is fairly widespread (Hoff and Mitchell,
2009). Victims are frequently confronted with issues relating to their social well-being
(Hoff and Mitchell, 2009). These and other research have found a link between
cyberbullying and peer and intimate partner relationships, as well as a person's proclivity
to become a victim of cyberbullying. There is also evidence that there are elements or
mediating variables that bridge the gap between peer and intimate relationships (Sabella,
Patchin, & Hinduja, 2013).

Cyberbullies can be found in groups as well as alone (Spears, Slee, Owens and Johnson,
2009). When cyberbullies are with their peers, they are more open to self-disclosure and
act out more frequently and with greater intensity than when they are alone or having
face-to-face talks, which might be termed verbal bullying (Suler, 2004). People who
define themselves as cyberbullys receive encouragement from their peers, and they
frequently do little to prevent their pals from indulging in such deviant activity despite
seeing the consequences (Spears et al., 2009).

Cyberbullying has had a huge impact on our lives, and we need to stop it before it
overwhelms our society. Cyberbullying is at an all-time high, and bullies are now
threading and hacking people anonymously. Cyberbullying is a big issue, and many
people don’t know how to deal with it in society. Cyberbullying has impacted the lives of
many people through the use of social networking sites. So in total, cyberbullying is a
growing think, Cyberbullying is a major problem not only in schools but also in the
workplace. Cyberbullying is not acceptable at any age, and it does not go away. Because
most cyberbullying occurs outside of school hours and through social networking sites, it
has become much more difficult to police. Aloe Catholic College is finding it difficult to
police what is said online, so providing students with a resource that is available 24 hours
a day is essential. Aloe Catholic College in south west Sydney identified the need for a
student and parent resource in internet bullying prevention and information. They require
it to be available to students and parents at all times of the day.

Cyberbullying arose as a result of social networking and the advancement of new

technology. As soon as children were allowed to use the internet unsupervised, the
problem began. They created social media accounts such as Facebook, Twitter,
Instagram, and the list goes on of social media outlets where children are exposed to
harmful messages and engage in harmful behavior. There was a story about a girl named
Phoebe Prince who was bullied in person and online and the torment wouldn’t stop so she
took matters into her own hands. The weight of social media got to her so she decided to
take matters into her own hands.

As the name implies, cyberbullying is the use of cyberspace to bully others, both known
and unknown to the bully. Cyberbullying has resulted in serious consequences for people
involved, ranging from outbursts of rage to suicide attempts. According to reports, up to
82 percent of children have had some level of involvement with cyberbullying, either as a
bully, a victim, or both. Although various studies have explored the association between
characteristics such as age, gender, and social psychological dimensions and
cyberbullying/cybervictimization, researchers have failed to determine the source of
cyberbullying and what perpetuates cybervictimization. This study aims to investigate the
link between peer and intimate partner relationships, as well as
cyberbullying/cybervictimization, in the presence of social media

People are spreading the word about social media and speaking up. Some parents are
acting intuitively and obtaining the passwords to their children’s social media accounts.
Parents are sitting down with their children and explaining to them what cyber bullying is
and encouraging them to report it to any adults who are present. The topic is being
addressed, and schools are holding assemblies and educating students. In schools,
particularly in primary and secondary schools, violence and hostility can take numerous
forms (Mills, 2001; Smith, 2003). According to Maharajah-Sharma (2007), school
violence has occurred in Trinidad and Tobago for decades and will continue to exist in
the future. Bullying is perhaps the most classic kind of violence (Hazler, 1996). Physical
battles with victims, ostracization of victims through name calling and rumor spreading,
and various kinds of mocking the victim are all examples of traditional bullying (Murray,
Hewitt, Mariss and Malinatti, 2012). In most circumstances, the victim is aware of who
the bully is (Smokowski and Holland Kopasz, 2005).

Bullying has changed as a result of twentieth-century technical advancements such as

cellular phones and portable gadgets with internet access (Keith and Martin, 2005).
Traditional bullying (physical fighting, mocking, and teasing) among younger students
has been supplanted by cyberbullying among older students since it is both relatively
easy to commit and highly difficult to detect (Ybarra, 2004). As the name implies,
cyberbullying is the use of cyberspace to bully others, both known and unknown to the
bully. "A way of being cruel to others by transmitting or uploading harmful content or
acting in other forms of social aggression utilizing the internet or other digital
technologies," according to Willard (2007).
 CHAPTER III

Methodology

This section the various elements from Chapter III, It includes the Restatement of the
Problem, Research design, Research Locale Respondents of the study, Sampling
Procedure, Research Instrument, Data Gathering Procedure, Statistical Treatment, Ethical
Consideration.

Restatement of the Problem

The focus of study is Cyber Bullying Incidence of Grade 10 Student of BEST College of
Polomolok Inc.

Research Design

The participants in phase two were selected through purposeful sampling since their
survey data indicated an existing effective policy related to cyberbullying (Creswell,
2008). Purposeful sampling is beneficial because a researcher is able to identify particular
subjects that are best believed to be able to expand upon a particular idea or theory
(Bogdan & Biklen, 2007). A phenomenological approach was employed in order to gain
a full understanding of the essence of the phenomenon by each individual (Creswell,
1998). Bogdan and Biklen (2007) stated, “Researchers in the phenomenological mode
attempt to understand the meaning of events and interactions to ordinary people in
particular situations” (p. 25). This goal of this interview approach was to describe and
understand the events and actions that take place when dealing with instances of
cyberbullying (Marshall & Rossman, 2006). Since this particular phenomenon is so new,
describing effective cyberbullying polices is very subjective since there is little
quantifiable evidence to support the claims of each participant. The subjective nature of
this section of the study is another reason to choose a phenomenological approach since
phenomenological researchers attempt to emphasize the subjective aspects of human
behavior (Bogdan & Biklen, 2007). Each of the participants selected engaged in a one-
on-one interview with the researcher. The interview consisted of open-ended questions
related to their approach to cyberbullying. The interview protocol (Appendix B) was first
piloted at three schools in an attempt to determine which questions would most likely
help the respondents accurately explain their policies while answering the identified
research questions. Openended questions were used so that each participant was able to
fully explain their stories without restriction (Creswell, 2008)

The qualitative data obtained in this study came from interviews conducted by
Participants who were identified during the first phase of the study. The participants in
Phase two were selected through purposeful sampling since their survey data indicated an
Existing effective policy related to cyberbullying (Creswell, 2008). A phenomenological.
Approach was employed in order to gain a full understanding of the essence of the
phenomenon by each individual (Creswell, 1998). Each of the participants selected

Engaged in a one-on-one interview with the researcher. The interview consisted of open-
ended questions related to their approach to cyberbullying. Open-ended questions were
Used so that each participant was able to fully explain their stories without restriction
(Creswell, 2008).

Research Locale

The study was conducted at Prk. Dignadice Polomolok, South Cotabato. The respondents
of this study are the students of BEST College of Polomolok Inc.

Respondents of the Study

The researcher chose the grade 10 Students of BEST College of Polomolok Inc. S.Y.
2020-2021

Sampling Procedure

To conduct their research, the researcher chose the grade 10 Students of BEST College
of Polomolok Inc. S.Y. 2020-2021

Data Gathering Procedure

The researcher will provide a letter asking a permission from the school head before
conducting an Interview. The respondents will be Grade 10 Student of BEST College of
Polomolok Inc.. S.Y. 2020-2021 . The researcher will provide a questionnaire. After
responding to a link the researcher uses her Google form to collect the responses of
Cyber Bullying Incidence.
Statistical Treatment

After collecting the data, the statistical treatment of this research is Descriptive Statistics.

Ethical Consideration

The researcher verifies that the study is producing Integrity and Quality. All of the
respondents privacy will be kept secret. It will collect consent and ensure willingness and

safety in terms of opinion and comments, and other such information, as well as the
respondents, own safety.