The Problematics of Cyberbullying in the Digital Environment: Parents’ Opinions

Key Models of Political Communication among Young People in the Context of Digitalization

The article formulates the main factors determining the construction of political communication among young people today. In this regard, some modern conditions, in which the formation of a civic position and political socialization of the younger generation takes place, are identified as well. First, these are the processes of in-formatization, digitalization, psychological destructurization, and manipulation that explane certain problems and potential conflicts, additionally determine the ideological, value, and behavioral characteristics of youth communication. With this in view, six pivotal models of young people political communication at the present stage are developed. The authors conclude regarding the need to strengthen youth self-awareness and search for effective ways to form the national and state identity among young people as applied to this issue. Particular focus is placed on such notion that whatever the choice of a specific model is, it is important to handle any cat-egories of national security and state entirety.

The Digital Ruble in the Russians’ Estimates: Expectations and Worries

The article examines the results of researches on the perception of the digital ruble by the Russian population taking into account the level of awareness, age and gender differences as well as the structure of discussions on public platforms. The low level of understanding by the Russians an essence of the new form of the ruble has been revealed. Young people perceive it through the prism of innovation, while not always differentiate institutional features, representatives of middle age groups assume digital money as a kind of non-cash means, the older generation demonstrates the distrust with it and the misunderstanding of their usage modes. Among the positive aspects of the digital ruble introduction, the author notes the following: security, conven-ience of payments, and the availability of state control. As far as disadvantages are concerned, we have to stress insufficient security and reliability, government tracking, and dependence on the Internet. Two opposing vectors prevail in the public space: in one respect, the convenience of payments, transparency, and speed of transactions are emphasized, and on the contrary, an alarming agenda focusing on a possible coercion or sur-veillance dominates. The effectiveness of integrating the digital ruble into the daily practices of the Russians will depend on the public’s awareness of the new instrument advantages and the availability of an appropriate level of financial literacy.

THE IMPACT OF THE DIGITAL ENVIRONMENT ON THE POLITICAL SOCIALIZATION OF YOUTH IN KAZAKHSTAN

Disappearance. Rethinking The Ethics of Care in the Age of Online Exposure

This article proposes a philosophical reflection on cyberbullying among university students, understanding it not only as a social or psychological problem, but also as an expression of an ethical crisis in the digital age. Using a mixed-methods approach—exploratory and descriptive—applied to 1212 students (quantitative phase) and 20 students (qualitative phase) from CESMAG University (Colombia), the study identifies indicators of family, cultural, and behavioral vulnerability that are statistically significant, albeit modest, in association with online distress among young people. The findings are interpreted through the lens of alterity ( Lévinas , 2002), the ethics of care (Gilligan, 1982; Tronto, 1993), the critique of technology (Heidegger, 1994; Simondon , 2008), the logic of digital exposure (Han, 2012, 2014, 2017), and the socio-ecological model (Bronfenbrenner, 1987), which articulates the familial and institutional levels of the phenomenon. The text argues that the disappearance of the other's face and the virtualization of human relationships demand a reconstruction of the sense of responsibility and care as the foundations of an ethically sustainable digital coexistence.

Policy review on Cyberbullying

In today’s world, community is no longer defined solely by geography, it’s defined by connection. In Zimbabwe the digital expansion has caused a severe public health and human crisis. Harassment in the digital era reveals a 75% of students reported having intimidating. The Zimbabwean government enacted the Cyber and Data Protection Act [Chapter 12:07] and the National Child Online Protection Policy (2026 – 2030 to protect its citizen in the digital era. Studies have highlighted the impact cyberbullying has on the victim’s mental health, self-esteem and academic performance. This paper reviews the Zimbabwe’s policy and proposes recommendations to help mitigate cyberbullying in communities. Our sense of belonging plays a huge role in mental and emotional wellbeing. That is why using community psychology principles of prevention, empowerment and ecological perspective can help build healthy communities were digital misuse is lessened.

Online victimization of minors: a criminological analysis

This article aims to analyze the phenomenon of the online victimization of minors from a criminological perspective, considering the rapid expansion of digital technologies and their integration into the daily lives of children and adolescents. The study examines the main forms of digital victimization, such as cyberbullying, sexual exploitation, grooming, as well as exposure to harmful content, highlighting the specific characteristics of these manifestations in relation to the offline environment. The analytical approach focuses on identifying the criminogenic factors that facilitate the victimization of minors in the virtual space, including anonymity, increased accessibility, lack of effective parental control, and a low level of digital literacy. At the same time, the study considers offender typologies and the mechanisms through which they exploit agespecific vulnerabilities, such as the need for social validation or the lack of experience in risk assessment. From a theoretical perspective, the analysis is grounded in relevant criminological models, such as routine activity theory, opportunity theory, and social control perspectives, adapted to the digital context. These explanatory frameworks enable a better understanding of the dynamics of online interactions and the ways in which the virtual environment becomes conducive to acts of victimization. The article also highlights the psychological and social consequences of online victimization on minors, emphasizing both the short-term and long-term impact on their development. Finally, directions for prevention and intervention are outlined, with emphasis on the role of digital education, family, institutions, and the legal framework in reducing risks and protecting minors. Through its integrated approach, the paper contributes to a better understanding of the phenomenon in the contemporary context and provides useful benchmarks for the development of public policies and effective strategies for preventing crimes targeting minors in the online environment.