International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE)
Vol 15, No 4: August 2026

Digital ecopedagogy-based counseling for cyberbullying prevention among vocational high school students

Nina Permata Sari (University of Lambung Mangkurat)
Hendro Yulius Suryo Putro (University of Lambung Mangkurat)
Muhammad Andri Setiawan (University of Lambung Mangkurat)



Article Info

Publish Date
05 Aug 2026

Abstract

Cyberbullying has become a growing concern among adolescents in vocational high schools, particularly in Indonesian contexts where conventional counseling often struggles to address online aggression effectively. This study evaluated the effectiveness of digital ecopedagogy-based counseling (DEBC), a structured digital counseling intervention that combines interactive online modules, ecological reflection tasks, peer mentoring, and counselor-guided discussions, in preventing cyberbullying among vocational high school students in South Kalimantan, Indonesia. A quasi-experimental design involved 180 students and six school counselors from three vocational schools, with an eight-week intervention for the experimental group and conventional face-to-face counseling for the control group. Data were collected through pre-test and post-test cyberbullying behavior scales, supported by interviews, focus group discussions, and observations. The experimental group showed significantly greater reductions in cyberbullying behavior (N-Gain=0.45–0.67, p

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Abbrev

IJERE

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Education

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The International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE) is an interdisciplinary publication of original research and writing on education which publishes papers to international audiences of educational researchers. The IJERE aims to provide a forum for scholarly understanding of ...