E-parenting strategies to prevent cyberbullying and mitigate its impact on students: a review

Abstract

This scoping review investigates how e-parenting methods can prevent cyberbullying and reduce its negative effects on students. With the rise of digital technology, cyberbullying has become a significant issue, causing psychological problems like anxiety, depression, and stress among students. The study aims to identify effective e-parenting strategies to address this growing concern, emphasizing the crucial role of parents in mitigating cyberbullying’s impact. Using the PRISMA-ScR framework, the research analyzes 11 articles from CINAHL, PubMed, and ProQuest, published between 2013 and 2022, focusing on randomized control trials and quasi-experimental studies involving student populations. The review explores e-parenting interventions through prevention programs, school collaborations, and video support initiatives. Data were extracted using a manual table and assessed for quality with the JBI Critical Appraisal Tool, ensuring robust analysis. The findings highlight that e-parenting effectively prevents cyberbullying and alleviates its psychological consequences. Key methods include educational e-courses, peer support groups, and counseling, often integrated with school-based efforts and video resources to enhance parental awareness and supervision. The study underscores the importance of nurse-led interventions in supporting families to foster safe online environments. Despite limitations, such as the focus on recent publications and specific study designs, the results advocate for e-parenting as a vital tool for health professionals and educators to combat cyberbullying, providing a foundation for future research to refine these interventions.