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@article{205458,
        author = {MRS. INDIRA NAIR and DR. MRS. SAPNA DAS and PROF. DR. PRINCEY SHAJI},
        title = {“A STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF VIDEO ASSISTING TEACHING PROGRAMME ON KNOWLEDGE REGARDING CYBERBULLING AMONG SCHOOL GOING STUDENTS IN SELECTED HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL OF JABALPUR CITY”},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {13},
        number = {1},
        pages = {6592-6599},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=205458},
        abstract = {Cyberbullying has emerged as a significant public health and social issue among adolescents due to the widespread use of the internet, smartphones, and social networking sites. It involves the use of electronic communication technologies to threaten, harass, humiliate, or harm others. Cyberbullying can adversely affect the psychological, emotional, social, and academic well-being of students. Adolescents are particularly vulnerable to cyberbullying because of their extensive use of digital media and lack of adequate awareness regarding online safety. Therefore, educating students about cyberbullying and its prevention is essential to promote safe and responsible use of technology.
Aim: The present study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of a Video Assisted Teaching Programme on knowledge regarding cyberbullying among school-going students in selected higher secondary schools of Jabalpur City, Madhya Pradesh.
Objectives
1.	To assess the pre-test knowledge regarding cyberbullying among school-going students.
2.	To assess the post-test knowledge regarding cyberbullying among school-going students.
3.	To evaluate the effectiveness of the Video Assisting Teaching Programme on knowledge regarding cyberbullying.
4.	To find out the association between pre-test knowledge scores and selected demographic variables.
Methodology: A quantitative research approach with a pre-experimental one-group pre-test and post-test design was adopted for the study. The study was conducted among 60 school-going students of selected higher secondary schools in Jabalpur City. Non-probability purposive sampling technique was used for selecting the samples. Data were collected using a structured knowledge questionnaire consisting of 24 items related to cyberbullying. The Video Assisting Teaching Programme was administered after the pre-test, and the post-test was conducted after seven days. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used for data analysis.
Results: The findings revealed that the mean pre-test knowledge score was 8.78 ± 2.271, whereas the mean post-test knowledge score increased to 16.65 ± 2.928. Before the intervention, most students had inadequate knowledge regarding cyberbullying. Following the administration of the Video Assisting Teaching Programme, there was a marked improvement in knowledge scores. The calculated paired ‘t’ test value showed a statistically significant difference between pre-test and post-test scores, indicating the effectiveness of the teaching programme. No significant association was found between pre-test knowledge scores and selected demographic variables at the 0.05 level of significance.
Conclusion: The study concluded that the Video Assisting Teaching Programme was effective in improving the knowledge of school-going students regarding cyberbullying. Enhanced knowledge can help students recognize cyberbullying, adopt safe online practices, and protect themselves from its harmful consequences. Therefore, educational interventions should be incorporated into school health programs to promote cyber safety among adolescents.},
        keywords = {Cyberbullying, Video Assisting Teaching Programme, Knowledge, School-going Students, Adolescents, Higher Secondary School.},
        month = {June},
        }