Exploring the Psychological Impact of Cyberbullying on Adolescent Mental Health
Volume 1, Issue 2, Article Number: 252005 (2025)
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Parul Verma1,* | Anuraj Singh2 | Loveena Arickswamy3
1Research Scholar, Department of Psychology, Banasthali Vidyapith, Newai (304022), India
2Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Banasthali Vidyapith, Newai (304022), India
3Senior Psychology Lecturer and Counsellor, University of Bolton (RAK)
*Corresponding Author: vermaparul29@gmail.com
Received: 20 August 2025 | Revised: 19 September 2025
Accepted: 22 September 2025 | Published Online: 24 September 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17195392
© 2025 The Authors, under a Creative Commons license, Published by Scholarly Publication
Abstract
This study investigated the psychological impact of cyberbullying on adolescent mental health using a quantitative approach. Responses from 384 teenagers to a validated questionnaire, which included Likert-scale questions measuring cyberbullying experiences, cyberbullying witness experiences, and degrees of self-esteem, anxiety, and melancholy, were gathered. The poll was disseminated online using fintech lending platforms, Google Forms, and email to provide broad accessibility. For statistical analysis, SPSS was used, and AMOS was employed for structural equation modeling (SEM), which assessed the proposed correlations between the variables. According to the research, anxiety functioned as a mediator between depression and cyberbullying, and cyberbullying had negative effects on teenage mental health. The wider societal effect of cyberbullying was further shown by the fact that adolescents who witnessed it were more likely to have depressive symptoms. Self-esteem proved to be a significant moderating element that lessened the negative impact of cyberbullying on anxiety. The findings suggested comprehensive anti-cyberbullying initiatives targeting bystanders, as well as victims and offenders. It promoted peer support mechanisms and secure online environments for educational institutions and digital platforms. Reducing the psychological damage caused by cyberbullying required focused mental health programs that strengthened teenagers’ emotional resilience and self-esteem. In order to protect teenage mental health, the study emphasized the urgent need for collaboration between parents, schools, and legislators.
Keywords
Cyberbullying, Adolescent Mental Health, Anxiety, Depression, Witnessing Cyberbullying, Self-Esteem
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P. Verma, A. Singh, and L. Arickswamy, “Exploring the Psychological Impact of Cyberbullying on Adolescent Mental Health,” Yatharth 1(2) (2025) 251005. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17195392
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