Journal of Rural Community Nursing Practice
Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): September

Social Ecological Model Analysis of Individual, Family, Peer, and Digital Environment Factors Associated with Cyberbullying Behavior among Adolescents

Nurhayati Nurhayati (Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta, DKI Jakarta, Indonesia)
Anita Apriliawati (Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta, DKI Jakarta, Indonesia)
LiLy Herlina (Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta, DKI Jakarta, Indonesia)
Rohana Rohana (STIKes Widya Dhama Husada Tanggerang, Indonesia)
Danny Des Kartyko Lakoro (Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta, DKI Jakarta, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
16 Sep 2026

Abstract

Background: Globally, the incidence of cyberbullying remains considerably high. In Indonesia, approximately 45% of adolescents have experienced cyberbullying. The impact of cyberbullying can trigger mental health problems among adolescents who have experienced it. Objective: To develop a comprehensive understanding of cyberbullying behavior among adolescents through a social ecological model analysis integrating individual, family, peer, and digital environment factors. Methods: This study employed a quantitative design with a cross-sectional approach. Sampling was conducted using the proportional random sampling technique, with a sample size of 284 respondents calculated using the Slovin formula. Data collection was carried out from February to March 2026. Results: The findings showed a significant association between individual, family, peer, and digital environment factors and cyberbullying behavior (p < 0.05). In the multivariate analysis, peer and digital environment factors remained significantly associated with cyberbullying behavior. The peer factor had an adjusted odds ratio of 2.644 (95% CI: 1.583–4.415; p < 0.000), while the digital environment factor had an adjusted odds ratio of 3.102 (95% CI: 1.881–5.117; p < 0.000). Based on the adjusted odds ratio values, the digital environment factor showed the strongest association with cyberbullying behavior in the final model. Conclusions: The social ecological approach is highly relevant for explaining cyberbullying as a multidimensional phenomenon. These findings are expected to serve as a basis for developing effective and contextual interventions.

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JRCNP

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Health Professions Immunology & microbiology Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health Social Sciences

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Journal of Rural Community Nursing Practice (JRCNP) is a scientific journal managed by the Community, Family & Elderly Health Studies with Evidence Based Science Indonesia (EBSINA) in collaboration with the professional organization Indonesian Community Health Nurses Association (IPKKI) East Java ...