Multidisciplinary Journal of Science and Technology

THE IDEOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS AND PSYCHO-MORAL MECHANISMS OF CYBERBULLYING

Saidikromkhoja Usmonov

Independent Researcher, National University of Uzbekistan PhD in Philosophy, Associate Professor

Keywords: cyberbullying, ideological foundations, psycho-moral mechanisms, youth, information warfare, moral immunity, national values, media literacy, digital society, collective responsibility.

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Abstract

This article explores the ideological and psycho-moral foundations of cyberbullying in the context of the digital age. It analyzes how the rapid development of information and communication technologies has transformed not only the exchange of information, but also the social, psychological, and moral-ethical landscape of society. The paper examines the spread of cyberbullying through ideological manipulation, information warfare, loss of national identity, and the weakening of collective responsibility, focusing on both psychological and moral mechanisms. It discusses the role of national ideology, traditions, and spiritual values in protecting youth and society from cyber threats, as well as the importance of developing information culture, media literacy, and preventive measures at the state and community levels. International and national experiences are compared, and practical recommendations are provided for strengthening moral immunity and digital resilience among youth.

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