Impact of Cyber Bullying On the Academic Performance of Female Students at University Level

Abstract

Bullying is a form of control that is described as hostile behavior or repeated threats by others, as well as a real or perceived power imbalance between the victim and the bully. External bullying includes social exclusion (e.g., you never connect with us, you are not welcome, etc.) and the spread of rumors. The majority of academics concur that bullying is defined as an intentional act of aggression intended to cause injury to another person and to create an imbalance of power between the victim and the aggressor. The fact that internet users between the ages of 12 and 30 typically use mobile and internet communication tools as their main communication channels is another noteworthy characteristic. Ironically, these new forms of engagement and communication have led to the harmful practice known as cyber bullying, which involves using electronic communication to harass and harass people. It is well acknowledged that bullying has disastrous consequences regardless of whether people "label" themselves as bullies or victims. These can include low self-esteem, despair, anxiety, loneliness, and insecurity, as well as more severe situations that could lead to suicide. This study investigates how cyber bullying affects student academic achievement. It will look into the problems and ethical issues of integrating cyber bullying into educational institutions, as well as students' perceptions of potential hurdles. Using a quantitative methodologies approach to determine the influence of bullying on their learning experiences. The findings will seek to fill a gap in the existing knowledge by providing practical insights into how bullying can interfere with student involvement in academic activities and academic success. The study will also enlighten educational practitioners and policymakers on the benefits and problems of cyber bullying, as well as how to resolve issues through root cause analysis. Finally, the study will help to design more effective and efficient anti-cyber bullying instructional tools, hence improving learning outcomes across a wide range of educational institutions.