INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT (IJHSD)
THE NATURE OF CYBERBULLYING AT UNIVERSITY X IN GUYANA
E-ISSN: 2133 - 3762
P-ISSN: 3224 - 7786
DOI: https://iigdpublishers.com/article/530
This study explored cyberbullying among university students at a Guyanese institution, with a focus on its prevalence, victimisation, and impact. A sample of 500 undergraduate students was invited to participate, but only 50 completed the survey. The research addressed key questions including the extent of cyberbullying, the overlap between victims and perpetrators, differences based on gender and ethnicity, and the platforms used for bullying. Analysis using descriptive statistics, T-tests, and one-way ANOVA revealed that cyberbullying was prevalent, though most participants denied involvement. No significant gender differences were found, nor were there differences between Afro and Indo-Guyanese students. However, Mixed-race students experienced cyberbullying more frequently than Afro and Indo-Guyanese. Most participants took no action after being cyberbullied, and the study highlights the need for more education on the issue.
MRS. MAUREEN ANN BYNOE & BERBICE GUYANA
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