Cyberbullying in Ruteng City: The Phenomenon and its Impact

Abstract

Cyberbullying, a disturbing phenomenon in the digital age, has become an increasing focus of attention in the field of education. Cyberbullying is an expression of relationships in the virtual world in the form of violence intended to hurt or demean others, by spreading gossip or false information, manipulating accounts without permission, making threats, and other actions aimed at harming or demeaning a person's reputation. This study aims to investigate the prevalence, types, and impacts of cyberbullying among students in the city of Ruteng. The results show that cyberbullying is a serious problem among students in Ruteng. Although most respondents claim not to be involved in cyberbullying, a number of respondents have been victims and experienced academic, emotional, and social impacts. This shows that cyberbullying is still a relevant concern in the student community. An in-depth analysis of these types of behavior highlights the complexity of the phenomenon of cyberbullying and the expansion of forms of violence in the digital realm