INFORMED CONSENT FORM

Title of the Study: Cyberbullying: Parents and Teachers’ Perceptions and Awareness in the light of
Covid-19 Pandemic

Researchers: Kezia Keren S. Flores, Judy T.N. Posadas, Marnellie E. Bautista-Valdez

Affiliation: Bukidnon National High School

Contact Information: +639353459127, cpresearch22@gmail.com

1. Introduction and Purpose of the Study

This descriptive study will investigate the perceptions and awareness of cyberbullying in the
light of the Covid-19 Pandemic among parents and teachers of Senior High School learners of
Bukidnon National High School for the school year 2021-2022. It is a study on a needs
assessment to gain perspective on parents’ and teachers’ perceptions and awareness of
cyberbullying: parents and teachers’ demographic profile, the extent of cyberbullying perceptions
and awareness among parents and teachers; difference of perceptions and awareness among
parents and teachers; and difference among parents’ perceptions and awareness on
cyberbullying in the light of Covid-19 pandemic when grouped in terms of parent’s age, sex,
marital status, income range, and educational attainment.

2. Subject Participation

There will be 357 participants from the parents and 84 participants from the teachers of
the Senior High School learners of Bukidnon National High School for the school year 2021-2022.
Your participation will involve one visit, approximately 10 minutes in length.
3. Confidentiality

Your responses are completely anonymous. No personal identifying information or IP

addresses will be collected. Data will be aggregated via the MS Excel reporting function and
SPSS. Quantitative results will be shared with the school’s research unit.
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4. Voluntary Participation and Authorization

Your decision to participate in this study is completely voluntary. If you decide to not
participate in this study, it will not affect the care, services, or benefits to which you are entitled.
If you decide to participate in this study, you may withdraw from your participation at any
time without penalty.

I voluntarily agree to participate in this research program.

Yes

No

I understand that I will be given a copy of this signed Consent Form.

Name of Participant:
________________________________________________________
Signature:_____________________ Date:__________________

Name of Person Obtaining Consent: Kezia Keren S. Flores, Judy T.N. Posadas, Marnellie E.
Bautista-Valdez

Signature:_____________________ Date:__________________

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TEACHER-PARTICIPANT
 Cyberbullying: Parents and Teachers’ Perceptions and Awareness in the light of Covid-
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A. Demographic Questionnaire. Kindly check the category that best describes you in the
space provided.
AGE:
____ 25-35 years old
____ 36-45 years old
46-55 years old
____ 56- and above years old

SEX:
____ Male
____ Female

MARITAL STATUS:
____ Single
____ In a relationship (not married)
____ Married
____ Separated
____ Widowed

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
____ 0 – 5 years
____ 5 – 10 years
____ 10 – 15 years
____ 15 years and above

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT:
Elementary Level
____ High School level
____ Graduate Level
____ Post-Graduate Level

B. Parents and Teachers Perceptions and Awareness of Cyberbullying Questionnaire.

Kindly check the response that best describes your perceptions and awareness of
cyberbullying in light of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Perceptions and Awareness of Cyberbullying Strongly Agree Disagree Strongly
Agree Disagree
(4) (3) (2) (1)
1. Cyberbullying is a problem at school.
2. Cyberbullying occurs during school-
related activities and tasks.
3. Cyberbullying occurs outside school-
related activities and tasks.
4. Cyberbullying is an issue that needs
increased attention from teachers.
5. Cyberbullying is more detrimental than
bullying in the schoolyard.
6. I have discussed cyberbullying with my
learner.
7. My learner is as likely to talk to me about
cyberbullying as he or she is to talk to me
about the difficulties in accomplishing
school-related activities.
8. I know cyberbullying is addressed at
school.
9. Cyberbullying can cause psychological
harm to the learner.

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 Perceptions and Awareness of Strongly Agree Disagree Strongly
Cyberbullying Agree Disagree
(4) (3) (2) (1)
10. I have heard or read that cyberbullying
has contributed to inferiority among
learners.
11. I believe it is important to monitor my
learner’s use of cyberspace.
12. I believe it is important to set down
restrictions on my learner’s use of
cyberspace.
13. I am aware that cyberbullying is rampant
on social networking sites.
14. I am acquainted with Instagram
cyberbullying regulations and deterrence.
15. I am acquainted with Twitter
cyberbullying regulations and deterrence.
16. I am acquainted with Tiktok cyberbullying
regulations and deterrence.
17. I am acquainted with Youtube
cyberbullying regulations and deterrence.
18. I am acquainted with Facebook
cyberbullying regulations and deterrence.
19. I am acquainted with instant messaging
(FB Messenger) cyberbullying
regulations and deterrence.
20. Learners are taught how to recognize
cyberbullying and threats to their online
safety.
21. Teachers know how to recognize
cyberbullying issues and intervene/ help in
a cyberbullying situation in an appropriate
manner.
22. Technological platforms (Facebook,
Instagram, TikTok, etc.) are intensifying
cyberbullying perpetration.
23. Technological platforms (Facebook,
Instagram, TikTok, etc.) regulations and
deterrence of cyberbullying are
satisfactory.
24. Schools have a formal procedure or
policy with a continuum/ range of
consequences for cyberbullying
incidences.
25. Schools have educated teachers more
about cyberbullying and how to help their
learners stay safe.
26. Schools have formal procedures or
policies for investigating cyberbullying.
27. Government’s increased involvement in
addressing cyberbullying would not
significantly
reduce cyberbullying.
28. Laws currently in place address
cyberbullying adequately.
29. There is a cyberbullying community
center where children/learners can go
and get help.
30. Service providers takes responsibility for
quickly removing offensive and
embarrassing online material.

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