Background: Cyberbullying has become a growing concern in the digital era, affecting individuals across personal, educational, and professional settings. The widespread use of social media among working professionals has enhanced communication and information sharing while simultaneously increasing exposure to cyberbullying and other online risks. Adequate knowledge regarding cyberbullying is essential for recognizing harmful online behaviors, promoting digital safety, and fostering healthy professional interactions. Objective: To assess knowledge regarding cyberbullying and identify its significant determinants among working professionals using social media. Methods: A quantitative research approach with a descriptive cross-sectional design was adopted. Fifty working professionals were selected using a non-probability convenience sampling technique. Data were collected using a Structured Knowledge Questionnaire consisting of 40 multiple-choice questions developed by the investigators. The reliability of the instrument was established using Cronbach’s alpha coefficient (r = 0.82). Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The findings revealed that 54% of the participants had moderately adequate knowledge regarding cyberbullying, while 36% demonstrated inadequate knowledge and only 10% possessed adequate knowledge. Significant determinants of knowledge included gender (χ 2 = 7.73, p < 0.05), educational qualification (χ 2 = 15.30, p < 0.05), time spent on social media (χ 2 = 9.95, p < 0.05), and awareness of the consequences of excessive social media use (χ 2 = 15.75, p < 0.05). Conclusion: The study identified moderate levels of knowledge regarding cyberbullying among working professionals, with notable gaps in awareness and understanding. Educational qualifications, social media usage patterns, and awareness of digital health consequences emerged as significant determinants of knowledge. The findings highlight the need for targeted educational interventions, workplace awareness programs, digital professionalism training, and institutional policies to strengthen cyberbullying awareness and promote safer online environments.
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