ผลกระทบทางจิตใจและการรับมือของนักศึกษาชั้นปีที่ 1 ที่ถูกกลั่นแกล้งทางไซเบอร์: กรณีศึกษามหาวิทยาลัยแห่งหนึ่งในภาคกลาง

Pakarang Srimee; Nadia  Noonud; Theerasak Kanongmak; Pinya Sangrattanatongkum; Sarin Leeheng; Piyanuch Yoadsomsuay

Authors

Pakarang Srimee Faculty of Physical Therapy, Srinakharinwirot University
Nadia Noonud Faculty of Physical Therapy, Srinakharinwirot University
Theerasak Kanongmak Faculty of Physical Therapy, Srinakharinwirot University
Pinya Sangrattanatongkum Faculty of Physical Therapy, Srinakharinwirot University
Sarin Leeheng Faculty of Physical Therapy, Srinakharinwirot University
Piyanuch Yoadsomsuay Faculty of Physical Therapy, Srinakharinwirot University

Keywords:

cyberbullying, coping strategies, self-esteem

Abstract

Cyberbullying is a global issue that has psychological effects. This study aimed to examine the relationship between types of cyberbullying and levels of self-esteem, as well as the relationship between types of cyberbullying and coping strategies among cyberbullying victims. The findings may provide valuable insights for formulating effective interventions to prevent and address cyberbullying behaviors among university students.

Data were collected using a questionnaire from 396 first-year university students enrolled in the 2018 academic year, selected through stratified random sampling based on their faculties. Data analysis included frequency, percentage, and statistical correlation were analyzed using the Chi-square test.

The findings revealed that the most common form of cyberbullying experienced by firstyear students was gossip involving the use of offensive language (40%). A statistically significant relationship was found between cyberbullying in the form of disclosure of personal secrets and self-esteem levels (p-value < 0.05). Additionally, experiences of gossip, defamation, and being blocked or deleted were significantly associated with emotion-focused coping strategies (p-value< 0.05). Furthermore, gossip, defamation, standard deviation and identity impersonation were significantly related to problem-focused coping strategies (p-value < 0.05).

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