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Cyberbullying and Cyberstalking in Academia: Women’s Experiences, Coping Responses, and Institutional Support – A Case Study

Authors
Avantika Maurya1, Renu Yadav2, *
1Department of Teacher Education, Central University of Haryana, Jaat-Pali, India
2Department of Teacher Education, Central University of Haryana, Jaat-Pali, India
*Corresponding author. Email: renuyadav@cuh.ac.in
Corresponding Author
Renu Yadav
Available Online 23 April 2026.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-561-4_32How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Cyberbullying; Cyberstalking; Female Students; Higher Education; Support Systems
Abstract

Cyberbullying and Cyberstalking have become major threats in today’s increasingly digital environment, especially for female students in higher education. This article explores the coping strategies and support systems female students adopted to overcome cyberbullying and cyberstalking at public university in Haryana, India. Using a case study method, the data were collected through observation, case history, and semi-structured interviews. Sample consists of females studying in higher education and suffered with cyberbullying and cyberstalking. Confidentiality and privacy maintained regarding the data. Sample consists of 3 students from Department of Chemistry, Political Science and Education from the university. Major dimensions of interview were used to explore how the females responded, what protective measures they took and the role of the institution, peer, and family as supportive mechanism. Results show that affected females chosen multiple ways to block, report and overcome the situation with the support from institution, peer and families. Furthermore, the research underscores the urgent need to improve digital safety policies, effective complaint mechanism, and support services to combat cyber harassment within academic institutions.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the Indo-Bhutan Social Science Conference 2025 (IBSSC 2025)
Series
Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
23 April 2026
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978-2-38476-561-4
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2352-5398
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10.2991/978-2-38476-561-4_32How to use a DOI?
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© 2026 The Author(s)
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