The Role of Self-Control, Authoritarian Parenting Style, and Cyberbullying Behavior Among Junior High School Students

Currently, cyberbullying has become a prevalent global concern among adolescents, warranting a more in-depth investigation. This study seeks to explore the interplay between self-control, authoritarian parenting, and cyberbullying behavior. The study involved 539 junior high school students aged 13 to 15 years, selected from three private schools in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, using purposive sampling. Utilizing a quantitative approach, data were gathered using the cyberbullying scale, self-control scale, and authoritarian parenting scale. Data analysis employed multiple linear regression and path analysis, revealing a significant simultaneous relationship between self-control, authoritarian parenting, and cyberbullying behavior. Further analysis unveiled a negative and significant relationship between self-control and cyberbullying, while authoritarian parenting exhibited a positive and significant effect. Path analysis indicated that self-control partially mediates the influence of authoritarian parenting on cyberbullying. These findings underscore the crucial roles of self-control and authoritarian parenting in alleviating cyberbullying among teenagers, with additional insights to be elaborated upon in the ensuing discussion.