Bibliometric Analysis of Research on Cyberbullying

The aim of this study is to conduct a bibliometric analysis of domestic theses on cyberbullying in Turkey, examining current academic trends, research methodologies, and key themes related to cyberbullying. The study employs the case study model, one of the qualitative research designs. The population of the study consists of theses on cyberbullying accessible in full text via the YÖK Thesis Database. The sample includes theses published in Turkish and/or English between 2020 and December 2024 (inclusive) and available in full text on the YÖK Thesis Database. A total of 116 theses were included in the analysis. Data were collected using the Academic Publication Assesment Form, and document analysis was applied for data analysis. The results of the study indicate that the majority of these were concentrated in 2024, with a predominance of master’s theses. Most of the theses were written in Turkish and were affiliated with universities such as Istanbul Gelişim, Gazi, Marmara, and Mersin. The findings also reveal that research predominantly focused on psychology, education, and sociology, employing quantitative methods and survey models. Frequently utilized tools included the Cyberbullying and Cyber Victimization Scales. Commonly explored variables were cyber victimization, empathy, academic achievement, and psychological well-being.