1. Statement of the Problem
High school students in Kerala, India, are facing the problem of cyberbullying. According to National the Crime Records Bureau, there is a 36% increase in cyberbullying and cyberstalking of children and women in India (Maheshwari, 2020). Despite the role that counselors play in combatting cyberbullying in Catholic school districts in India, many students are reporting increased incidents of cyberbullying. This problem has had multifaceted effects on higher school students particularly in Catholic high schools. In fact, Kowalski & Limber (2013) reported that cyberbullying results in psychological challenges, including cyberbully, making it more detrimental. This problem posits long-term negative effects on students’ lives because it affects their mental health as well as student performance. The victims of cyberbullying, particularly students, reported having feelings of sadness, anxiety, fear, and an inability to concentrate, which affected their grades (Beran & Li, 2005). The feeling of being vulnerable to online threats can lead to stress and anxiety in children. The cause of the cyberbullying challenge could be the lack of studies on cyberbullying issues among South Indian high school students and more so on the effects of it on their mental health. Perhaps a study which investigates how high school counsellors combat this problem using a qualitative case study can remedy the situation.
2. I am giving you a few articles to be included in the literature review. If they can not be found or used for dissertation, please use other relevant studies done recently in India. Please use only peer reviewed articles. Please give me their APA style citation and articles for my own reading.
1. Kumar, S., & Sharma, S. (2020). “Cyberbullying among Indian adolesc ents: Prevalence and psychological impact.” Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine.
2. Suresh, R., & Radhakrishnan, R. (2021). “Cyberbullying among school students in Kerala: Prevalence, risk factors, and psychological impact.” International Journal of Indian Psychology. This study examines the prevalence of cyberbullying and its associated psychological effects among adolescents in Kerala.
3. Nair, S., & Kumar, R. (2020). “Understanding cyberbullying in the context of Indian adolescents: A study from Kerala.” Indian Journal of Social Psychiatry. This article explores the factors contributing to cyberbullying among students and offers insights into the cultural context of Kerala.
4. George, J., & Mathew, R. (2019). “Impact of cyberbullying on mental health among school students in Kerala.” Journal of Psychosocial Research. This research investigates the mental health consequences of cyberbullying and highlights the need for preventive measures in schools.
5. Kumar, P., & Babu, A. (2022). “Cyberbullying and its association with academic performance among adolescents in Kerala.” Asian Journal of Psychiatry. This study links experiences of cyberbullying to academic outcomes, providing a comprehensive view of its impact on students’ lives.
3. Please include another 5 recent studies in the Western and EWastern schools too.
4. I would appreciate it if you would make a PPT of this chapter for my proposal defense
5. Please give APA style citation of the 10 articles used. Please also give me those articles for my reading.