The Predictive Ability of Moral Identity for Cyberbullying among Students of Al-Hussein Bin Talal University

Abstract

Objectives: This study investigated the level of moral identity and cyberbullying among students of Al-Hussein Bin Talal University and determines if there are differences in moral identity based on factors such as gender, academic level, college, and interactions between these factors. It also aims to reveal the predictive ability of moral identity of cyberbullying. Methods: The study sample consisted of (328) male and female students at Al-Hussein Bin Talal University. They were chosen using a convenience sampling method. In addition, scales of moral identification and cyberbullying measures were utilised to achieve the goals of this study. Results: The results indicated that cyberbullying was low, and that moral identity was at a medium degree. The findings also demonstrated significant gender-related differences in the level of moral identity favouring females. However, the variables of college, and academic level did not significantly affect the level of moral identity, nor did their interaction produce any significant differences. Additionally, the findings indicated that moral identity explained 16.5% of online bullying. Conclusions: The study recommended focusing on strategies and programmes that emphasise values and the practice of ethical behaviour to support the formation of moral identity among university students, particularly among males.