How the topic relates to the principles of the social sciences
The topic of cyberbullying and cyberbullicide ideation among Jordanian college students relates to the principles of social sciences through its use of scientific experimentation to determine the effects cyberbullying has on cyberbullicide ideation within a community of Jordanian college students. It studies the social and psychological impact cyberbullying have on young adults.
The study’s research questions or hypotheses
The hypotheses is “cyberbullying victimization could lead to cyberbullicide and in the least scenario to cyberbullicide ideation” (Al-Badayneh, Khelifa, & Brik, 2024). It seeks to identify the relation between cyberbullying and suicidal thoughts that occur as a result of a victim being cyberbullied.
The types of research methods used
The research was conducted using several methods to include sampling, data collection, measurement scales, general bullying scales, cyberbullying subscales, violence measures, dependent measure suicide measures. Data was collected by 1000 students, more men than women. They were asked to fill out a questionnaire that help identify their experience with cyberbullying and assess the effect it had on their mental state.
The types of data and analysis done
The data collected was analyzed using descriptive statistical and logistical regression analysis.
How concepts discussed in class relate to the article
The article seeks to relate the offenses of cyberbullying and the effects they can have on the victims. This week’s slides provided possible reasons and theories as to why people may engage in the acts of committing crimes like cyberbullying. Cyberbullies may use the theory of neutralization to justify their offenses, not seeing the victims as victims, or not realizing or accepting that their behavior is causing actual harm to others.
How the topic relates to the challenges, concerns, and contributions of marginalized groups
The topic focuses on a group of people are not typically the subject for research. It helped to bring awareness of the challenges cyberbullying and the impact it can have on the lives of the Jordanian college community.
The overall contributions of the studies to society
The overall contribution of the study provides the need for more intervention and awareness to combat the effects of cyberbullying. Although there had been campaigns in the past to bring awareness to cyberbullying, more needs to be done. Females are more likely than males to be victims and have cyberbullicide ideations. People who are victims of cyberbullying are likely to engage in risky behavior such as engaging in drugs and alcohol and having bad health.
Al-Badayneh, D., Khelifa, M., & Brik, A. B. (2024, June). Cyberbullying and Cyberbullicide Ideation Among Jordanian College Students. International Journal of Cyber Criminology, 18(1), 58-82. https://cybercrimejournal.com/menuscript/index.php/cybercrimejournal/article/view/329/98