Investigating the correlation between cyberbullying and self-esteem. A Case of study English as a Foreign Languages Master two learners at Mohamed Kheider University of Biskra.

Abstract

Cyberbullying has developed as a serious issue harming people's well-being with the increasing use of electronic means of communication, especially among the student’s populations. The present study investigates the correlation between cyberbullying and EFL Master’s two students’ self-esteem at Mohamed Kheider University of Biskra. This study focuses primarily on how cyberbullying encounters affect students in EFL Master two self esteem. We hypothesized that there is a correlation between cyberbullying and Master two learners’ self-esteem. To achieve the objectives of the present study, we conduct a descriptive research at Mohamed Kheider University of Biskra, relying on a questionnaire as a data collection tool we have posted online through the Gmail platform and posted online, for 44 students of Master two sciences of languages students. The findings of the students’ questionnaire reveal that Mater two EFL learners at Biskra University have been rarely cyberbullied. In addition, they have experienced rumours and gossip as a cyberbullying form. Furthermore, Master two students thought that there is a correlation between cyberbullying and their self-esteem, and suggested that positive reinforcement measures can be taken to improve students’ self-esteem.