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Psychosocial factors of cyberbullying experienced by Malaysian public university undergraduates

International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE) · Vol. 15 No. 4 (2026) · hlm. 2795–2805

DOI
10.11591/ijere.v15i4.39582
ISSN
2620-5440, 2252-8822
Terbit
2026-08-01
Penerbit
Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science
Bahasa
eng
Lisensi
creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0

Abstrak

Cyberbullying has emerged as a critical issue among university students in Malaysia, driven by the widespread use of digital technologies and associated with serious psychological consequences. Despite its increasing prevalence, limited research has explored how psychosocial factors shape cyberbullying victimization within the Malaysian higher education context. This study addresses this gap by exploring the psychosocial factors influencing cyberbullying victimization among university students in Malaysia. A qualitative case study approach was employed, involving five university students who had experienced cyberbullying. Data was collected through semi-structured, in-depth interviews and analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings suggest that cyberbullying victimization is influenced by an interplay of psychological and social factors. Psychological factors include passive behavior, low self-esteem, irrational beliefs and personality traits, while social factors encompass peer relationships, parenting styles, social media engagement, and online gaming environments. This study suggests that cyberbullying is a multifaceted phenomenon shaped by both individual vulnerabilities and environmental influences. These findings highlight the need for comprehensive, psychosocial-based interventions to support students’ wellbeing and promote safer digital environments in higher education institutions.

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  • University of Technology Malaysia
  • Lampung University
  • Universitas Ahmad Dahlan
  • University of Leeds
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Kee Jiar YeoUniversity of Technology Malaysia3
Lina HandayaniUniversitas Ahmad Dahlan3
Chinghao ChuaUniversity of Technology Malaysia2
Nor Amirah MasdukiUniversity of Technology Malaysia2
Nik Rafidah Nik YusoffUniversity of Technology Malaysia2
Muhammad Sukri SaudUniversity of Technology Malaysia2
Norazwa Yeop KamarudinUniversity of Technology Malaysia1
Che Rozid MamatUniversity of Technology Malaysia1
Sar Ee NgUniversity of Technology Malaysia1
Asa Ismia Bunga AisyahraniUniversity of Leeds1
Maya Kusuma DewiUniversitas Ahmad Dahlan1
Pauviya Guna SegarUniversity of Technology Malaysia1
Fauziah ZaidenUniversity of Technology Malaysia1
Fitra Endi FernandaLampung University1
Hasan HaririLampung University1
Hermi YanziLampung University1
Elisa SeftriyanaLampung University1
Ana MentariLampung University1

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	<dc:creator>Fakhruddin, Faizah Mohd</dc:creator>
	<dc:creator>Kosnin, Azlina Mohd</dc:creator>
	<dc:creator>Senin, Aslan Amat</dc:creator>
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