KNOWLEDGE AND PERCEPTION OF YOUNG ADULTS ON THE IMPACT OF CYBERBULLY ON MENTAL HEALTH IN NIGERIA
Abstract
ABSTRACT
This study assessed the knowledge and perception of cyberbullying's mental health impacts among young adults (18-35 years) in Nigeria. Using Social Learning Theory and General Strain Theory. it employed a survey design with 390 respondents. Findings revealed high awareness of cyberbullying and its forms, with strong recognition of its serious psychological consequences, including anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Media plays a dual role in both spreading awareness and sometimes normalizing harmful behavior. The study concludes that cyberbullying is a significant mental health threat and recommends strengthened cyberbullying education, better mental health support, stricter content regulation, and enhanced legal enforcement.
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