A Study on Awareness Regarding Cyber Bullying among Students in Cochin City
Author : Liya Xavier
Abstract :
Cyber bullying means an aggressive and intentional act carried out by an individual or a group of persons, using electronic means of contact, repeatedly and against a victim. Cyber bullying is a type of bullying which has in recent years become very common, as the use of electronic devices such as computers and mobile phones by youth and students has increased. The main objective of this study is to have a more general understanding of cyber bullying and its awareness among the college students in Cochin City. The study uses both the primary data and secondary data. Primary data is collected from 60 students of different colleges in Cochin City using questionnaire. Cyber bullying is a very new concept, and research into cyber bullying is still in its initial phases; hence this study is aimed to increase the understanding of the concept of cyber bullying. Cyberbullying or cyber harassment is a form of bullying or harassment using electronic means. Cyberbullying and cyber harassment are also known as online bullying. It has become increasingly common, especially among teenagers, as the digital sphere has expanded and technology has advanced.
Keywords :
Cyber bullying, victimization, cyber victim, cyber bully
