| dc.description.abstract | Cyber Dating Abuse is a form of violence in romantic relationships that occurs through
digital media. This phenomenon has been increasing along with the development of
communication technology and the widespread use of social media, particularly among
adolescents and young adults. Cyber Dating Abuse includes various behaviors such as
excessive monitoring of a partner, verbal harassment through digital messages, threats,
coercion to share personal information, and the distribution of content without consent. This
study aims to understand the forms of Cyber Dating Abuse and its impacts on victims. A
qualitative approach was employed, and participants were selected using the snowball
sampling technique. The findings revealed several forms of Cyber Dating Abuse in romantic
relationships, including overprotectiveness, emotional abuse (such as name-calling, anger,
and yelling), and digital controlling, in which perpetrators monitor and excessively control
their partner’s online activities, including unauthorized access to social media accounts. The
study found that the most common form of Cyber Dating Abuse is digital control. This abuse
leads to psychological impacts such as stress, anxiety, and depression, as well as decreased
self-esteem and social isolation. These findings highlight the importance of digital education
for individuals in romantic relationships and the need for stricter regulations to protect
victims from technology-based violence. Preventive efforts such as improving digital literacy,
fostering healthy communication in relationships, and providing social and psychological
support are essential to reduce the negative effects of Cyber Dating Abuse. | en_US |
