The Problems and the Relationship between Factors Related to Cyberbullying Behavior among Lower Secondary School Students in Islamic Private Schools, Bangkok

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to study the problems and to find the relationship between factors related to cyberbullying behavior among Muslim youths. The Mixed Method research was conducted. The quantitative research methodology was used by sending a questionnaire to 9 Islamic private schools in Bangkok by randomly selecting specific schools. The students were selected by using cluster sampling method, distributed in all grades of secondary schools with a population of 621 people. The qualitative method was used by interviewing representative of class teachers and parents. The method for selecting the sample was snowball sampling. The tools used in the research were the selective, estimated questionnaire (Rating Scale) and interview form (Structure In-depth Interview). The results of the research were: Students, Family, Friends, Online social media and Schools were statistically correlated with the cyberbullying behavior of Muslim youth at the 0.05 level. Teachers and parents were also discouraged from acknowledging their students' cyberbullying behavior. Students with such behavior were often children who had a lack of parental affection and family problems. The solution to this problem is admonishing and suggesting the consequences and harms that may arise from this behavior. Parents should be more attentive and spend more time with their family. Teachers and parents will insert their knowledge of self-defense on social networks using the religious principles and teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) as examples and guidelines for student conduct.