The Role of Cyberbullying in Psychological Distress, Mental Health and Spiritual Health among Adolescents during Pandemic

Pages: 178-181
M. Abinayaa and R. Nithya (Department of Psychology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu)

Cyberbullying is increasing rapidly. The new era of the world helps individuals travel across the world and communicate with each other. However, due to outbreak of the Corona Virus in 2019 created a drastic change in everyone’s lives. Corona outbreak makes people live in a closed constraint and social isolation. Due to the corona outbreak and technological advancement, everyone is able to connect to every corner of the world. Around 4 in 10 adolescents are affected by any form of cyberbullying. This study aims to investigate the relationship between cyberbullying, psychological distress, mental health, and spiritual health among adolescents during a pandemic. This study is conducted through an online survey using google forms. Adolescents from age 18-21 were asked to complete the questionnaire, The form consists of demographic details, a questionnaire which measure cyberbullying, psychological distress, mental health and spiritual health. In the research study, the result shows that there is a positive correlation between cyber bullying and psychological distress. There is negative correlation between cyber bullying and spiritual health. There is a significantly negative correlation between cyberbullying and mental health. The COVID-19 has pandemic has brought increased stress and anxiety. Cyberbullying is increasing rapidly like an alarming rate. Adolescents are more prone to the internet and social media usage. Technological development has negative stressful effects on youth minds. Cyberbullying has a negative effect on an individual’s mental health which leads to stress, depression, and anxiety, i.e., psychological distress.