Cyberbullying: Its Social, Emotional and Academic Effects to CapSU Pilar Students

Abstract

The principal purpose of the study was to determine the cyberbullying: its social, emotional and academic effects as experienced by college students. In addition, it also aimed to determine the socio-demographic profile of the respondents in terms of sex, age, course and year level. The participants of the study were the 60 college students who were officially enrolled during the second semester S.Y 2023 - 2024 at Capiz State University Pilar Satellite College. The variables under study were measured using a three-part survey questionnaire. Frequency means and percentage were used as statistical tools to analyze the data. Finding revealed that majority of the respondents were female, aged 21 and above, taking BSSW and in their 2nd year in college. Additionally, prevalence of cyberbullying was noted as rarely experienced in the campus. Most of the respondents indicated that cyberbullying affected them emotionally, socially and academically. Hence, increased awareness in managing the effects of cyberbullying is hereby recommended.