Cyberbullying: The mental health impact and strategies

Zakaria, Rozanizam (2024) Cyberbullying: The mental health impact and strategies. The Health, 7 (57). p. 18. ISSN 2700 9188

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Abstract

The findings from the Adolescents Health Survey 2022 by the National Institute of Health and the Ministry of Health (MoH) have certainly alarmed us about the importance of cyberbullying issues among adolescents in Malaysia. The survey reported that one in five adolescents admitted to bullying and harassing somebody through the internet, cell phones, or other electronic devices. males being at higher risk of such behaviour. Among the common cyberbullying activities occurring are making rude comments online, spreading rumours, and sending or posting embarrassing photos of others online. With almost all adolescents being frequent users of the internet and electronic gadgets, cyberbullying will certainly be a potential ongoing risk to this population.

Item Type:	Article (Magazine)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Cyberbully, Bully, Mental Health
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Medicine > Department of Psychiatry
Depositing User:	Dr Rozanizam Zakaria
Date Deposited:	05 Nov 2024 14:28
Last Modified:	05 Nov 2024 14:28
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/115503

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