Predicting the intention to cyberbully and cyberbullying behaviour among the undergraduate students at the International Islamic University Malaysia

Abdul Rashid, Muhammad Shawal and Mohamed, Shafizan and Tengku Mohd Azman, Tengku Aisha (2017) Predicting the intention to cyberbully and cyberbullying behaviour among the undergraduate students at the International Islamic University Malaysia. International Journal of Education, Psychology and Counseling, 2 (5). pp. 257-270. E-ISSN 0128-164X

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Abstract

Abstract: This study analyses the contributing factors to cyberbullying behaviour; 397 Muslim undergraduate students participated in the study and it has yielded some interesting results. Underpinned by the theory of planned behaviour, this study found some support for the theory. Specifically, perceived social pressure (subjective norms) has been identified as the most important predictor, followed by attitudes towards cyberbullying. However, perceived behavioural control was not significantly related to the toxic behaviour. Overall, these results indicate the need to address the anti-social behaviour by related-parties and preventive measures need to be taken in order to promote pro-social behaviours in the online environment.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	5172/59020
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Cyberbully, Social Media, Theory of Planned Behavior, Malaysia, University Students _____________________________________
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology > BF501 Motivation H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) > H10 Societies H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) > H61.8 Communication of information H Social Sciences > HT Communities. Classes. Races
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of Communication
Depositing User:	Dr Shafizan Mohamed
Date Deposited:	02 Nov 2017 16:49
Last Modified:	17 Nov 2017 10:49
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/59020

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