INVESTIGATING THE INFLUENCE OF

CYBERBULLYING ON THE ACCADEMIC

PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS: A STUDY
CONDUCTED IN FOUR SECONDARY SCHOOLS
IN KABWE DISTRICT.

PRESENTER: TEDDY MPUNDU

KNU: 20201049
COURSE: ICT with EDUCATION
OUTLINE:
1. Background study
2. Statement of problem
BACKGROUND STUDY
• The widespread incorporation of modern technology in
daily life has led to the emergence of cyberbullying, a
prevalent problem affecting secondary school students
worldwide (Michel, 2011).
• While technology facilitates connectivity and information
exchange, it also precipitates emotional stress among
students, adversely affecting their academic performance
(Juliana, 2010).
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM

• Bullying hinders students from attaining high academic

performance. It appears that technologies, instead of
aiding their progress, are, in certain aspects, introducing
additional stress to young individuals through
cyberbullying.
• PURPOSE OF STUDY
 The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of
Cyberbullying that on the academic performance of pupils
of four selected Secondary Schools in Kabwe district.
RESEARCH OBJECTIVES
1. To assess the prevalence of cyberbullying among
secondary school students in Kabwe district.
2. To examine the psychological and emotional impacts of
cyberbullying on secondary school students of kabwe
district.
3. To investigate the correlation between cyberbullying
experiences and academic performance of students in
selected secondary schools in kabwe district.
RESEARCH QUESTION
• What is the current prevalence rate of cyberbullying among
secondary school students in the chosen area?
• How does cyberbullying affect the psychological well-being of
secondary school students?
• How do different forms of cyberbullying impact students'
concentration and engagement in academic activities?
• SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
• This study seeks to enhance our understanding of the diverse
effects of cyberbullying on students, with the goal of aiding the
creation of well-informed strategies and interventions that
foster a safer and healthier educational environment.
OPERATIONAL DEFINITIONS
• Cyberbullying: aggressive behaviors conducted through
digital platforms or electronic communication
• Academic Performance: the measurable outcomes of
students' educational achievements
• Prevalence of Cyberbullying: frequency of cyberbullying
occurrences within a specific population or context
Psychological Well-being: the overall mental health and
emotional state of secondary school students,
encompassing aspects such as stress levels, anxiety, and
general emotional stability.
THEORIES
• Psychosocial Stress Theory:
• According to Lazarus and Folkman. (1984), the theory posits that
encountering cyberbullying prompts psychosocial stress, resulting in
adverse emotional and psychological outcomes that could influence
academic achievements.
• Social Cognitive Theory:
• According Bandura, A. (1986) to this theory, individuals learn from
observing others. In the context of cyberbullying, students may model
behaviors they witness online, affecting their own well-being and
academic engagement.
 LITERATURE REVIEW
Title of Study Main Findings Identified Gaps Methodology
Proposes that exposure to
"Cyberbullying: its
Lazarus, R. S., cyberbullying induces psychosocial Need for diverse assessment
nature and impact
& Folkman, S. stress, leading to negative emotional tools to address self-reporting Survey-based
in secondary school
(1984) and psychological consequences biases.
pupils".
affecting academic performance.
Provides a comprehensive survey on
the prevalence of cyberbullying but Lack of standardized
Smith et al. Prevalence of Survey-based, quantitative
(2017) Cyberbullying
acknowledges variations in reported definitions affecting accurate research
rates due to divergent measurement comparisons among studies.
methodologies and definitions.
Points out the need for standardized
Lack of standardized
Prevalence of definitions in cyberbullying research Literature review and conceptual
Jones (2018) definitions affecting accurate
Cyberbullying to facilitate accurate comparisons analysis
comparisons among studies.
among studies.
Hypothetical: Absence of
Wang and Psychological and Sheds light on the psychological exploration into potential Meta-analysis of existing empirical
Nansel (2019) Emotional Impacts consequences of cyberbullying. moderating factors influencing studies
psychological impacts.
Critiques the reliance on self-
reporting biases in cyberbullying Need for diverse assessment Critique of existing research
Gao and Han Psychological and
studies, urging the use of diverse tools to address self-reporting methodologies, advocating for
(2020) Emotional Impacts
assessment tools for a more biases. diversified approaches
comprehensive understanding.
Methodological limitations in
studies linking cyberbullying to
Smithson and Identifies a negative correlation
Impact on Academic academic outcomes, Longitudinal analysis of academic
Mahdavi between cyberbullying and academic
Performance emphasizing the necessity for records and cyberbullying incident
(2018) achievement.
longitudinal designs to
establish causation.
METHODOLOGY
• Research Design: According to Creswell, J. W., & Creswell, J. D.
(2017) A Research design refers to the structure or plan that guides
the entire research process, providing a framework for collecting,
analyzing, and interpreting data. The current research study will
employ a quantitative research approach
• Research Approach: Survey Research
• Data Collection Method: Survey Research
• Design: Survey Research Design
• Rationale: To determine the roles and effectiveness of
parental involvement in their children’s academic
performance.
TARGET POPULATION
• Target Population:
• Schools:
• Mwanshi Secondary School
• Kalonga Secondary School
• Kabwe Secondary School
• Makululu Secondary School
• Parents:
• Parents with children in secondary level
SAMPLING PROCEDURE:
• Purpose:
• To include negative instances for improved validity and credibility.
• Parents & Teachers:
• Purposeful/Systematic Sampling.
• Pupils (Victimized):
• Random Sampling.
• Research Instruments:
• Instruments:
• Questionnaires, Interview Guides.
• Questionnaires:
• Structured and unstructured questions for pupils.
• Interview Guides:
• For teachers and parents.
DATA COLLECTION
• Methods:
• Separate interviews with parents and teachers.
• Questionnaires distributed in person.
• Locations:
• Interviews conducted at homes for parents and in respective
school offices for teachers.
• Duration:
• Questionnaire collection within one week.
DATA ANALYSIS:
• Analytical Methods:
• Qualitative and Quantitative.
• Qualitative Analysis:
• Organizing and interpreting data in themes according to research
questions.
• Quantitative Analysis:
• Data presented in tables, graphs, pie-charts.
• Rationale:
• To present findings in meaningful categories according to different
questions and objectives.
FINANCIAL BUDGET
ACTIVITY AMOUNT IN KWACHA TOTAL COST

Transport K250.00 K250.00

Food. K100.00 K100.00

Typing and printing of the report K100.00 K100.00

Photocopying of research reports and K70.00 K70.00

binding.

Data analysis. K100.00 K100.00

Talk-time K50.00 K50.00

Total. K670.00 K670.00

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