Impact of Cyberbullying: Significance of the Study

Impact of Cyberbullying: Significance of the Study

Impact of Cyberbullying: Significance of the Study

According to previous studies, there is limited information as far as the subject of the impacts of cyberbullying on the academic performance of learner is concerned (Elizabeth, 2010; Lauren & Ratliffe, 2011). This is attributable to the use of a small sample size or even the generalization of cyberbullying effects without considering the specific impacts on the academic performance of affected learners. For this reason, the study on the impacts of cyberbullying in academic performance of learners will contribute immensely to the existing school of knowledge as far as the subject of cyberbullying and academics is concerned.

First, the results and findings from this study will provide insights into the effects of cyberbullying on the academic performance of affected learners by carrying out a comparison between traditional bullying and cyberbullying. Second, the study will provide valuable information regarding solving the problem of cyberbullying in schools by highlighting the individual roles of parents, teachers and other authorities in the fight against cyberbullying in the society.