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Questionnaire on Cyberbullying and the Mental Health

Good day, kindly take a few minutes of your time to complete the following questionnaire.

Important Notice:

Some of the questions may feel sensitive. If you feel upset while answering, you are free to stop at any time. Your responses will remain confidential and used only for research purposes.

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In South Africa, you can call Lifeline SA: 0861 322 322 (24/7)

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If you are outside South Africa, please contact your local mental health hotline or emergency services for immediate assistance.

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Cyberbullying & Mental Health Questionnaire
1

In the past 12 months, have you experienced cyberbullying?

2

What was your involvement? (Select one)

Select one or more answers
3

How often did the cyberbullying occur at its peak?

Select one or more answers
4

Where did it mostly occur?

(Select all that apply)
5

Please rate how often you experienced the following as a result of cyberbullying (past 4 weeks):

Anxiety, Low mood/depression, Sleep problems, social withdrawal, Thoughts of self-harm (scale below)
6

Overall impact on daily functioning (school/work, concentration, relationships):

7

Did you seek help or support?

(Select all that apply)
8

If you did not report or seek help, what were the main reasons?

(Select all that apply)
9

How effective do you perceive current interventions to be?

a) School/Institution policies and responses b) Social media/platform reporting and safety tools Scale for each:
10

In your opinion, what one change (such as a policy, tool, or type of support) would most help prevent or reduce harm from cyberbullying?