Affiliations:
1Faculty of Education Management, Ho Chi Minh City School of Education Management, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
2Faculty of Foreign Languages, Dong Nai Technology University, Dong Nai Province, Vietnam
3The Office of Postgraduate Affairs, Saigon University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
4Faculty of Education, Saigon University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
5Faculty of Linguistics, FPT University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Cyberbullying is a growing concern among adolescents, especially high school students, due to its serious emotional and psychological effects. This study aimed to examine the prevalence, types, and emotional impact of cyberbullying among high school students in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and to explore differences based on gender and grade level. A survey was conducted from February to May 2024 with 408 students from various schools. Using a Yes/No questionnaire, the study assessed experiences of online bullying and its emotional consequences. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 27, applying descriptive statistics and chi-square tests. Results showed that 93.1% of students had experienced some form of cyberbullying, with emotional harassment (14.0%), body shaming (12.8%), and gender discrimination (10.2%) being the most common. Emotional impacts included sadness (8.7%), stress (8.0%), and social isolation (7.1%). Gender and grade level were found to influence the type and frequency of cyberbullying, with female students reporting higher rates of emotional harassment. These findings highlight the widespread nature of cyberbullying and its emotional impact, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions and preventive programs in schools.
Cyberbullying, High school students, Emotional impact, Gender differences, Vietnam
https://doi.org/10.21833/ijaas.2025.11.014
Vu, Q., Phan, Q. T. T., Tran, N. T., Do, T. D., Mai, S. H., & Le, H. V. (2025). Prevalence, emotional impact, and demographic differences in cyberbullying among adolescents. International Journal of Advanced and Applied Sciences, 12(11), 143–151. https://doi.org/10.21833/ijaas.2025.11.014