Study on mental health impact of cyberbullying among university students in health campus of Universiti Sains Malaysia

Ridzuan, Nik Nur Rafifah Ezlyn Mohd (2025) Study on mental health impact of cyberbullying among university students in health campus of Universiti Sains Malaysia. Project Report. Universiti Sains Malaysia. (Submitted)

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Abstract

This Cyberbullying has emerged as a serious concern among university students due to the growing reliance on digital platforms for academic and social interaction. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of cyberbullying and its association with mental health among undergraduate students at the Health Campus of Universiti Sains Malaysia. A cross-sectional design was employed, involving 312 students selected through stratified convenience sampling. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire comprising demographic details, the Revised Cyberbullying Survey (RCBS), and the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21). Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS version 28.0. Results revealed that 278 students (89.1%) had experienced cyberbullying. Significant associations were found between cyberbullying and age (p = 0.015), gender (p < 0.001), household income (p = 0.030), academic performance (p < 0.001), and school of study (p = 0.003). Cyberbullied students reported significantly higher levels of depression (M = 8.20, SD = 4.59), anxiety (M = 8.53, SD = 4.18), and stress (M = 8.48, SD = 4.26), with all p-values < 0.001. In conclusion, this study highlights the high prevalence of cyberbullying and its significant impact on students’ mental health, underscoring the urgent need for early intervention, awareness programs, and accessible mental health services in university settings

Item Type: Monograph (Project Report)
Uncontrolled Keywords: mental health impact, cyberbullying
Subjects: R Medicine
R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine
R Medicine > RC Internal medicine > RC554-569.5 Personality disorders. Behavior problems Including sexual problems, drug abuse,suicide, child abuse
Divisions: Kampus Kesihatan (Health Campus) > Pusat Pengajian Sains Kesihatan (School of Health Sciences) > Monograph
Depositing User: MUHAMMAD AKIF AIMAN AB SHUKOR
Date Deposited: 07 Jan 2026 06:46
Last Modified: 25 Feb 2026 04:17
URI: http://eprints.usm.my/id/eprint/63425

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