Cyberbullying and Cybervictimization in Tanzanian Secondary Schools: Prevalence and Predictors

Authors

Hezron ZACHARIA OnditiFollow
Jennifer Shapka, University of British ColumbiaFollow

Abstract

This study explored cyberbullying and cybervictimization, and the role of socio demographic and access to technology variables for Tanzanian adolescents. A self-report questionnaire was completed by secondary school students aged 14 to 18 (Form 1 to Form IV). Results provide evidence that online violence is increasingly becoming a problem of concern for Tanzanian adolescents. In particular, whereas 42% of the students reported to have cyberbullied others using electronic communication devices, 58% admitted having experienced cybervictimization. Also, results showed that students who spend more time online, share cellphones with others, and who access digital devices in a private location are more likely to experience cybervictimization. We also found out that students who use digital devices in a private location, and who spend more time online (for older and male adolescents) were more likely to cyberbully others online. The findings provide a further evidence that cyberbullying is a problem of concern for all children and adolescents across cultures. The paper concludes by providing implications and suggestions for intervention programs, and for future studies.

Recommended Citation

Onditi, Hezron ZACHARIA and Shapka, Jennifer (2019) "Cyberbullying and Cybervictimization in Tanzanian Secondary Schools: Prevalence and Predictors," Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences: Vol. 8 : No. 1 , Article 1.
Available at: https://doi.org/10.56279/jhss.v8.i1.0