@article{CRSIJ26000363,
                  author = {Okechukwu Kalu OGWO, Chigozirim Wisdom AMAJOYI},
                  title = {Cyberbullying and students' educational development in secondary schools in Umuahia south local government area, Abia state},
                  journal = {Cosmo Research and Science International Journal},
                  year = {2026},
                  volume = {2},
                  number = {2},
                  pages = {189-207},
                  issn = {3108-1584},
                  url = {https://cosmorsij.com/published/CRSIJ26000363.pdf},
                  abstract = {The study examined cyberbullying and students’ educational development in secondary schools in Umuahia South Local Government Area of Abia State. The study was guided by two research questions and anchored on Goleman’s Emotional Intelligence Theory. A descriptive survey design was adopted. The population comprised 4,500 students, from which a sample of 367 respondents was determined using the Taro Yamane formula. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using simple percentages. The findings revealed a high extent of cyberbullying among the students, particularly through impersonation or fake accounts and sexually inappropriate, humiliating or harassing messages. The study also found that respondents perceived cyberbullying as having a considerable negative influence on students’ educational development, particularly in relation to poor academic performance, low self-esteem, reduced classroom attention, school absenteeism and emotional distress. The study concludes that cyberbullying extends beyond the digital environment to affect students’ educational experiences and development. It recommends strengthened cyberbullying awareness, responsible digital-use education, effective reporting mechanisms, enhanced counselling services and closer collaboration among schools, parents and other relevant stakeholders},
                  keywords = {Cyberbullying, Educational Development, Secondary School Students, Digital Information, Social Media, Umuahia South},
                  month = {September}
        }