Preventive and Curative Studies in Reducing Cyberbullying: A Comparative Analysis from Psychological and Islamic Perspectives

Internet usage in Indonesia is high; however, many internet users have become victims of bullying on social media platforms. In several cases, cyberbullying has even led to fatal outcomes. Islam bans cyberbullying behaviour and Indonesia is a country with a Muslim majority. Therefore, this study examines preventive and curative measures to reduce cyberbullying behaviour from psychological and Islamic perspectives with a focus on the school environment. A comparative research method is employed by reviewing and studying references from psychology and Islam. The results of examining preventive and curative studies show that psychology and Islamic science agree that preventing cyberbullying behaviour is the responsibility of all parties: students, teachers, the school environment (friends), and parents. The difference between the two can be seen from the more detailed psychological science in terms of the technical prevention of cyberbullying behaviour. Meanwhile, in Islamic science, the technicalities are left to individuals. At the same time, Islam regulates norms, manners, and significant concepts in muamalah (social interactions), in the real world and cyberspace, including the prevention of cyberbullying.