Journal of Smart Pedagogy and Education
Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025): Journal of Smart Pedagogy and Education 

Digital Ethics Education: Preventing Cyberbullying and Supporting Mental Health in Elementary Schools

Ulfa Dilah (Pamulang University)
Suci Rahmadhani (Mercu Buana University)



Article Info

Publish Date
24 Dec 2025

Abstract

This study addresses the escalating crisis of cyberbullying and its detrimental impact on the mental health of Indonesian elementary students in 2025. Utilizing a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) and bibliometric analysis of 73 core articles, the research examines how digital environments influence children’s moral reasoning through the theoretical lenses of Lawrence Kohlberg and Albert Bandura. Findings reveal that the "remoteness of harm" in digital spaces keeps students within a pre-conventional moral stage, leading to aggressive behaviors like denigration and AI-enhanced harassment. Data indicates that 19.2% of students practice school avoidance due to cyber-victimization, contributing to severe psychological risks. The study identifies a critical "ethical lag" in current curricula and advocates for a "whole-school approach" that integrates "Pancasila" values with Social-Emotional Learning. Results from localized interventions demonstrate that targeted resilience training can improve student coping mechanisms by 37%, providing a culturally relevant roadmap for fostering digital ethics and psychological safety.

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Journal Info

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spedu

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Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences Other

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Journal of Smart Pedagogy and Education (SPEDU) is a premier, double-blind peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to the rigorous exploration, advancement, and dissemination of innovative practices in teaching and learning. The journal serves as a dynamic platform for researchers, educators, ...