CYBERBULLYING AMONG HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ASIA: A SCOPING REVIEW AND BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS


The rapid growth of information and communication technology has significantly increased internet usage among teenagers, especially high school students. While digitalization offers many benefits, it also brings challenges, including cyberbullying, which poses serious risks to adolescents’ mental health and social well-being. This study employs a scoping review combined with bibliometric analysis using VOSviewer to map research trends on cyberbullying among high school students in Asia. Data were retrieved from Scopus and ScienceDirect databases, focusing on English-language empirical articles published between 2020 and 2025 in psychology and social science fields. Out of 456 records, 105 articles met the inclusion criteria. The analysis revealed six major thematic clusters, including psychological impacts, the role of social media, digital violence, and family and school influences. Key research gaps were also identified, such as the need for culturally adapted interventions, greater involvement of parents and teachers, and attention to social diversity. These findings provide a comprehensive overview to guide future research, policy-making, and educational practices on cyberbullying in the Asian context.