Perception of Filipino college students on cyberstalking

Date of Publication

2013

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts Major in Psychology

Subject Categories

Psychology

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Psychology

Thesis Adviser

Roseann Tan Mansukhani

Defense Panel Member

Adrienne John Galang

Abstract/Summary

This study focuses on Cyberstalking as a growing social phenomenon and takes on the perspective of Filipino college students in private universities in Manila. It aims to qualify cyberstalking as a phenomenon through various mediums in social media (i.e. social networking sites, TV shows, films) without using their personal experiences as a reference. The study used the Social Construction Theory to analyze and investigate findings of research. Participants were all college students studying in their respective universities for at least a year up to their final year and revealed different perspectives on cyberstalking and grounds on how to distinguish cyberstalking acts. Results showed that Filipino college students accept certain acts and forms of cyberstalking to be normal and acceptable, however, there are some extent wherein they expressed their fear and worry and it is when the cyberstalking comes across as an act that gears towards obsessive and harmful acts. Results also showed the role of media in influencing the notions of these Filipino college students regarding cyberstalking as a phenomenon. The discussion focused on the different probable explanations for their insights as reflections of their society and implications of cyberstalking to an individual.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU18377

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

xi, 58 leaves, 28 cm.

Keywords

Cyberstalking--Philippines

Embargo Period

4-26-2021

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