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Description
This qualitative systematic synthesis defines and describes the definition, nature and impact of cyberbullying and determines critical differences in the definition between developing and developed nations (as per World Bank’s Low, Lower-middle and High Income country). Using the Prisma model and utilizing World Bank categorization of nations, this research systematically examines the literature from 26 research articles between 2015 to 2024 from Scopus and WoS database on the conceptions of cyberbullying emanating from varied socioeconomic contexts. Accordingly, estimated findings show that there are significant variations in defining and perceiving cyberbullying. Cyberbullying in developing countries, with often limited digital infrastructures and internet access, is about issues of access and socio-cultural matters, such as the sexual harassment of female, role of family honor in online relations. Developed countries, on the other hand, tend to refer to racism, body shaming online flaming more while affecting mental health. Socioeconomic aspects also influence the level of awareness about these incidents, the policy responses to them, and seriousness of perceived as being. The synthesis underlines that addressing this issue of cyberbullying and understanding will have to be approached sensitively from economic perspectives. These findings provide a set of insights for decision-makers, educators, and mental health professionals working toward the reduction of the burden of cyberbullying across various settings. Future research needs to investigate the areas of, such as how different cultural and education systems can be utilized toward creating awareness, or how intervention programs are conducted across different economic settings.
Keywords
Cyberbullying, Developing and Developed Nations, Qualitative Systematic Review, PRISMA Model, Cyberbullying and economy.
| Please also indicate what kind of contribution it is: | Scientific |
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| Please indicate what type of scientific contribution it is | Qualitative method study |
