CYBERBULLYING AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING: A CASE STUDY OF BANGALORE'S YOUNG ADULT

<p>In our digital age, cyberbullying profoundly <strong>impacts</strong><strong> </strong>young adults' emotional health. This study <strong>explores</strong><strong> </strong>its effects on individuals aged 18-27 in Bangalore, <strong>seeking</strong> to understand if its emotional toll is universal or selective. It <strong>investigate </strong>show factors like peer support, family networks, and psychological resilience <strong>contribute</strong> to varied emotional responses.</p> <p>Utilizing a quantitative approach, the study <strong>surveyed</strong> 200 young adults via an online questionnaire. This survey <strong>assessed </strong>their cyberbullying exposure, emotional reactions, coping strategies, and the perceived effectiveness of their support systems.</p> <p>The findings <strong>reveal</strong> a complex picture: while many respondents reported minimal psychological impact, a considerable number <strong>experienced</strong><strong> </strong>emotional distress. Resilient individuals frequently <strong>attributed</strong><strong> </strong>their emotional stability to robust social support networks and well-developed coping mechanisms.</p> <p>This research <strong>enriches</strong><strong> </strong>existing literature by <strong>focusing</strong><strong> </strong>on resilience-promoting factors among digitally active young people, rather than merely <strong>highlighting</strong><strong> </strong>harm. The insights <strong>gained</strong> can <strong>inform</strong><strong> </strong>the development of more effective, support-driven interventions. Such interventions would not only <strong>address</strong> immediate cyberbullying consequences but also <strong>reinforce</strong> protective factors within vulnerable populations. Understanding what <strong>drives</strong> resilience can help <strong>formulate </strong>strategies to <strong>bolster</strong> social support systems and psychological fortitude, ultimately <strong>fostering</strong> safer digital environments for young adults.</p>