THE NEGATIVE IMPACT OF CYBERBULLYING ON MENTAL HEALTH AMONG ADOLESCENTS: PSYCHOLOGICAL ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Authors

  • Amonxonova Yanglishxon Abduazizxon kizi Jizzakh State Pedagogical University, Trainee Lecturer, Department of Psychology

Keywords:

cyberbullying, adolescents, mental health, depression, anxiety, emotional well-being, online harassment

Abstract

This article provides a psychological analysis of the negative impact of cyberbullying, which is increasingly prevalent among adolescents, on mental health. The study examines the adverse effects of cyberbullying on adolescents’ emotional state, self-esteem, social adaptation, and the process of identity formation. In particular, the article analyzes, based on scientific sources, psychological outcomes such as depression, anxiety, loneliness, and social isolation resulting from online harassment and cyber victimization. In addition, the paper presents psychological and pedagogical recommendations aimed at preventing cyberbullying and reducing its negative consequences, as well as practical conclusions of relevance for parents, teachers, and mental health professionals.

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Published

2026-02-05

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Amonxonova Yanglishxon Abduazizxon kizi. (2026). THE NEGATIVE IMPACT OF CYBERBULLYING ON MENTAL HEALTH AMONG ADOLESCENTS: PSYCHOLOGICAL ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATIONS. Ethiopian International Multidisciplinary Research Conferences, 2(1), 43–46. Retrieved from https://eijmr.org/conferences/index.php/eimrc/article/view/1895

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Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): Ethiopian International Multidisciplinary Research Conferences

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