<![CDATA[This study analyzed the prevalence, forms, and psychological impacts of Online Gender-Based Violence (OGBV) on adolescents in Pontianak City. A total of 1,697 adolescents aged 10–19 years participated in the survey, the majority of whom were active social media users. Participants were selected using a purposive sampling technique based on criteria of active social media use and age range, and data were collected through an online questionnaire distributed via Google Forms. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistical techniques, including frequency and percentage distributions, to identify patterns of OGBV experiences and their psychological impacts. The results indicate that approximately 41% of adolescents reported having experienced at least one form of OGBV, based on the proportion of respondents who did not select the “never experienced” category.The most frequently experienced forms of violence included hacking social media accounts (23%), receiving indecent images or videos (15%), and demeaning comments or posts (13%). Other types of violence, such as defamation, unwanted surveillance, and online harassment, also occurred among some respondents. The psychological impacts felt were quite significant, particularly rumination (39%), feelings of shame (22%), and uncontrollable anxiety (19%). Some victims experienced depression, self-harm, social avoidance, and sleep and eating disorders. These findings provide empirical evidence for the urgent need to strengthen school-based counseling services, integrate digital literacy into adolescent education, and develop preventive policies focused on online safety and psychological resilience. This study contributes to the growing body of research on OGBV by offering context-specific data that can inform targeted interventions in developing countries.]]>
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