Cyber bullying among middle and high school students in Medina in the light of some variables

Abstract

The present study aimed to reveal the differences in cyber bullying )as a dependent variable( based on the independent variables of traditional bullying, self-esteem, psychological loneliness, peer group, family climate, and internet addiction among Medina middle and high school students. The two researchers used the comparative approach. The sample consisted of )2804( students. The study's findings supported the research hypothesis that there were differences in traditional bullying, psychological loneliness, and internet addiction between victims of the cyber bullying and the normal students in favor of the victims. It also concluded that the research hypothesis of differences in self-esteem, peer group, and the family climate between bullies and regular students was proven in favor of regular students. The study's findings also demonstrated that there were differences in traditional bullying, psychological loneliness, and internet addiction between those who witnessed cyber bullying and those who did not see, in favor of those who saw it. The findings also revealed differences in self-esteem, peer group, and family climate between those who witnessed cyberbullying and those who did not, with the latter having a higher level of self-esteem.