HUBUNGAN PENGGUNAAN MEDIA SOSIAL DAN TEMAN SEBAYA DENGAN PERILAKU CYBERBULLYING PADA MAHASISWA

Abstract

The use of social media is increasingly intensive among the public, especially the younger generation. Instagram is one of the most popular platforms, allowing users to share photos, videos, and short stories. Negative influences from peers through social media, including inappropriate comments, can increase the risk of cyberbullying. This study aims to determine: (1) The relationship between social media use and cyberbullying behavior (2) The relationship between peers and cyberbullying behavior (3) The relationship between social media use and peers and cyberbullying behavior. This research was conducted at the Culinary Arts Study Program, State University of Medan on November 14, 2024. The sampling technique was carried out using total sampling, so that the subjects of this study were Culinary Arts students, State University of Medan, batch 2022 with a total of 91 students. The design of this study is descriptive correlation using quantitative research methods. The analysis techniques used are descriptive statistics, normality tests, multiple linear regression tests, and Pearson correlation tests. The results of the Pearson correlation analysis show that the relationship between social media use and cyberbullying behavior has a correlation coefficient of 0.926 with a Sig value. of 0.00, meaning it shows a positive and significant relationship. The relationship between peers and cyberbullying behavior has a correlation coefficient of 0.881 with a Sig. value of 0.000, meaning this relationship is positive and significant.