Abstract:
The present study aimed to reveal the differences in cyber bullying )as
a dependent variable( based on the independent variables of traditional
bullying, self-esteem, psychological loneliness, peer group, family climate,
and internet addiction among Medina middle and high school students. The
two researchers used the comparative approach. The sample consisted of
)2804( students.
The study's findings supported the research hypothesis that there were
differences in traditional bullying, psychological loneliness, and internet
addiction between victims of the cyber bullying and the normal students
in favor of the victims. It also concluded that the research hypothesis of
differences in self-esteem, peer group, and the family climate between bullies
and regular students was proven in favor of regular students.
The study's findings also demonstrated that there were differences in
traditional bullying, psychological loneliness, and internet addiction between
those who witnessed cyber bullying and those who did not see, in favor of
those who saw it. The findings also revealed differences in self-esteem, peer
group, and family climate between those who witnessed cyberbullying and
those who did not, with the latter having a higher level of self-esteem.