Authors :
Ejuchegahi A. Angwaomaodoko
Volume/Issue :
Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 4 - April
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/IJISRT24APR108
Abstract :
Cyberbullying has grown to be a serious social
problem that needs to be addressed. The increased
frequency of cyberbullying has had a major negative
influence on students’ psychological well-being and social
relationships. Because of the nature of cyberbullying and
the difficulties in identifying criminals owing to the
anonymity surrounding the internet and online space, the
legal system is still quite restricted. However, via a variety
of disciplinary measures, schools play a crucial role in
reducing the impacts of cyberbullying. The research
examines the legal and ethical implications of
cyberbullying, alongside the opportunities and challenges
entailed in the development of new policies. . The
research reveals that the anonymity of cyberbullying
creates jurisdictional issues and invasion of privacy,
making it challenging to offer victims with sufficient
protection. Policy creation against cyberbullying brings a
variety of opportunities such as technological innovation
in the form of digital citizenship, increased awareness and
prevention programs. Cyberbullying has serious ethical
and legal implications, but it also necessitates awareness
campaigns to lessen its effects. Therefore, in order to
build a secure online environment, government entities,
educational institutions, and other stakeholders must
work together to ensure a safe online environment.
Keywords :
Cyberbullying; Implications; Legal; Ethical; School; Policy Development.
Cyberbullying has grown to be a serious social
problem that needs to be addressed. The increased
frequency of cyberbullying has had a major negative
influence on students’ psychological well-being and social
relationships. Because of the nature of cyberbullying and
the difficulties in identifying criminals owing to the
anonymity surrounding the internet and online space, the
legal system is still quite restricted. However, via a variety
of disciplinary measures, schools play a crucial role in
reducing the impacts of cyberbullying. The research
examines the legal and ethical implications of
cyberbullying, alongside the opportunities and challenges
entailed in the development of new policies. . The
research reveals that the anonymity of cyberbullying
creates jurisdictional issues and invasion of privacy,
making it challenging to offer victims with sufficient
protection. Policy creation against cyberbullying brings a
variety of opportunities such as technological innovation
in the form of digital citizenship, increased awareness and
prevention programs. Cyberbullying has serious ethical
and legal implications, but it also necessitates awareness
campaigns to lessen its effects. Therefore, in order to
build a secure online environment, government entities,
educational institutions, and other stakeholders must
work together to ensure a safe online environment.
Keywords :
Cyberbullying; Implications; Legal; Ethical; School; Policy Development.
