Paper Title
Emotional and Academic Consequences of Cyberbullying Victimisation Among College Students
Keywords
- Cyberbullying Victimisation
- University Students
- Emotional Consequences
- Academic Impact
- Anxiety and Depression
- Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms
- Coping
- Strategies
- Institutional Response
Journal
Shiv Shakti International Journal In Multidisciplinary And Academic Research (SSIJMAR)
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Publication Info
Volume: 13 | Issue: 4
Published On
July, 2025
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Abstract
Cyberbullying poses a growing threat to student well-being in higher education. This narrative review explores its emotional and academic consequences among university students, based on 42 peer- reviewed studies published between 2014 and July 2025. Emotional impacts frequently reported include anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and symptoms resembling post-traumatic stress. Recent studies show that up to 53% of victims experience clinically significant anxiety. Academically, cyberbullying is linked to reduced classroom engagement, increased absenteeism, academic withdrawal, and lower grade point averages. One 2025 study found that victimised students scored significantly lower on GPA compared to non-victims (t = 3.41, p < .01). The review also identifies key mediating and moderating factors such as gender, coping style, peer support, and the quality of institutional response. Despite growing attention, there remain gaps in regional data, particularly from South Asia, as well as in long-term and intersectional research. This review highlights the urgent need for evidence-based university policies, targeted peer and faculty training, and accessible trauma-informed mental health services to support affected students
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