Analysis of Anti-Cyberbullying Attitudes among Generation Z as a Manifestation of Global Citizens Responsibility

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Title: Analysis of Anti-Cyberbullying Attitudes among Generation Z as a Manifestation of Global Citizens Responsibility
Language: English
Authors: Destiny (ORCID 0009-0000-2529-6539), Winarno (ORCID 0000-0002-4796-4304), Triana Rejekiningsih (ORCID 0000-0003-0017-2753), Machmud Al Rasyid (ORCID 0009-0001-9513-0689)
Source: International Journal on Social and Education Sciences. 2026 8(2):239-257.
Availability: International Society for Technology, Education, and Science. ISTES Organization, Monument, CO 80132. e-mail: istesorganization@gmail.com; e-mail: ijonsesoffice@gmail.com; Web site: https://www.ijonses.net/index.php/ijonses
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 19
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Bullying, Computer Mediated Communication, Attitudes, Foreign Countries, Adolescents, Young Adults, Social Justice, Individual Characteristics
Geographic Terms: Indonesia
ISSN: 2688-7061
Abstract: This study aims to explore anti-cyberbullying attitudes among Generation Z as an expression of their responsibility as global citizens. A descriptive quantitative approach was employed, involving 86 Generation Z respondents from Surakarta and surrounding areas. The respondents' characteristics are as follows: the majority were born between 2005 and 2008 (74.4%), reside in urban areas (55.8%), are female (81.4%), and nearly all have social media accounts (98.8%). Approximately 20.9% reported having experienced cyberbullying victimization. The results indicate that, overall, respondents hold positive attitudes toward anti-cyberbullying. Based on three attitude indicators: cognitive, affective, and conative, the distribution of responses on a Likert scale (ranging from 1 = Strongly Disagree to 5 = Strongly Agree) is as follows: for the cognitive dimension, 45% strongly agree, 22% agree, 17% are neutral, 8% disagree, and 8% strongly disagree; for the affective dimension, 65% strongly agree, 14% agree, 9% are neutral, 4% disagree, and 8% strongly disagree; and for the conative dimension, 2% strongly agree, 1% agree, 7% are neutral, 23% disagree, and 67% strongly disagree. These findings suggest that young people demonstrate a relatively strong awareness of the importance of anti-cyberbullying attitudes, although there is still room for further enhancement of understanding and commitment. Within the context of globalization, such attitudes represent a crucial aspect of moral and social responsibility as global citizens.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2026
Accession Number: EJ1505972
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:This study aims to explore anti-cyberbullying attitudes among Generation Z as an expression of their responsibility as global citizens. A descriptive quantitative approach was employed, involving 86 Generation Z respondents from Surakarta and surrounding areas. The respondents' characteristics are as follows: the majority were born between 2005 and 2008 (74.4%), reside in urban areas (55.8%), are female (81.4%), and nearly all have social media accounts (98.8%). Approximately 20.9% reported having experienced cyberbullying victimization. The results indicate that, overall, respondents hold positive attitudes toward anti-cyberbullying. Based on three attitude indicators: cognitive, affective, and conative, the distribution of responses on a Likert scale (ranging from 1 = Strongly Disagree to 5 = Strongly Agree) is as follows: for the cognitive dimension, 45% strongly agree, 22% agree, 17% are neutral, 8% disagree, and 8% strongly disagree; for the affective dimension, 65% strongly agree, 14% agree, 9% are neutral, 4% disagree, and 8% strongly disagree; and for the conative dimension, 2% strongly agree, 1% agree, 7% are neutral, 23% disagree, and 67% strongly disagree. These findings suggest that young people demonstrate a relatively strong awareness of the importance of anti-cyberbullying attitudes, although there is still room for further enhancement of understanding and commitment. Within the context of globalization, such attitudes represent a crucial aspect of moral and social responsibility as global citizens.
ISSN:2688-7061