Cyberbullying and cyber harassment are also known as online bullying (https://en.m.wikipedia.org). Nowadays, many individuals are using social media in expressing how they felt which sometimes became exaggerated which leads to destroying someone’s dignity. This kind of bullying became a trend specially to the young generation. Along this line, this study was guided by two objectives: a) To determine the perception of STEM 12 MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY-SULU senior high school to Cyberbullying and b) To know the impact of Cyberbullying to self-esteem as perceived by the STEM 12 MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY-SULU senior high school. This study used descriptive method. A closed-ended questionnaire was used to gather data with Seventy two (72) respondents from the Stem Strand Grade 12 students S.Y. 2019-2020.
The findings of the study are as follows: It was found out that In table 4.1 shows the respondents responded Strongly Agree (4.58) in the statement; Cyberbullying is a sinful Act and responded agree in the following statement; Cyberbullying destroys someone’s Dignity (4.41), Cyberbullying is a heinous crime (4.46), Cyberbullying is spreading fake information(4.22),Cyberbullying is done by coward (3.95), Cyberbullying victimized the innocent (4.33) , Cyberbullying is the cause of most mental health problems (4.18), Cyberbullying is done intentional (4.05), Cyberbullying is teaching the young generation to overthrow respect and discipline (4.02), Cyberbullying needs to be eliminated (4.39). With an average mean in this category is 4. 26 which means that all respondents Agree in the statements regarding cyberbullying. While In table 4.2 the respondents responded Strongly disagree in the following statements; Cyberbullying will make you feel respected (3.06), Cyberbullying increases trust to people(3.09). and, responded agree in the following statements; Cyberbullying losses self-esteem (4.29), Cyberbullying will make you doubt your Self-worth (4.20),Cyberbullying deteriorates self-confidence (3.99), Cyberbullying will make you doubt your capabilities (3.83), Cyberbullying hinders me to communicate with friends(3.94), Cyberbullying deteriorates interest to have an inter-personal relationships(3.58), Cyberbullying indulge suicide (3.86) and Cyberbullying leads to being alone (4).With The average mean in this category is 3. 78 which indicates that the respondents agree that the statements are the impact of cyberbullying to self-esteem.
Based on the above findings and conclusion of the study, the researchers would like to recommend to our young individuals today, to use the social the social media in your advantage and always think before clicking because your post can help or destroy someone. And it is also advise, that our parents must always guide their children in using social media properly.
Lastly, the researchers would like to recommend to the future researchers to study more about the cyberbullying specially its impact to community.