Cyberbullying and university legal culture: perceptions of political science and public management students at the university of Veracruz

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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19475081

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Cyber Bullying, legal culture, university, Institutionality, University Students

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Cyberbullying has become one of the most prevalent forms of digital violence in university environments, affecting students’ emotional well-being beyond academic performance. This study aimed to analyze the knowledge and perceptions of students in the Political Science program at the Universidad Veracruzana regarding cyberbullying and the university’s legal culture intended to regulate it. The central research question was: What knowledge and perceptions do students hold about digital violence and the normative mechanisms available to address it? A quantitative, descriptive-analytical design was employed. Data were collected through a digital questionnaire with Likert-scale items and an open-ended question, applied to a sample of 95 students from a population of 120. Results indicate that while students can clearly identify behaviors associated with cyberbullying and are aware of national laws such as the “Ley Olimpia,” their knowledge of internal protocols is limited, and distrust toward institutional mechanisms remains.

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Dr. José Francisco Báez Corona, Universidad Veracruzana, México

With degrees in Law and Pedagogy, a Specialist and Master's in University Teaching, and a Doctorate in Public Law (graduated with honors), he is currently a researcher at the Institute of Legal Research of the University of Veracruz and director of the journal Universos Jurídicos. He is a professor with PRODEP certification, a member of the National System of Researchers of SECIHTI, and Coordinator of the Academic Group on Law, Government, and Legal Multidisciplinarity. He is the author and coordinator of over 100 published works with national circulation and international accreditation. He also runs the YouTube channel "El derecho es para todos" (Law is for Everyone), recognized by the ANUIES awards for educational innovation and boasting over 500,000 views. He has taught classes and given lectures in Mexico, Spain, Chile, and Cuba. His work focuses on the study of phenomena that link law and education.

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2026-04-10

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Baez Corona, J. F. (2026). Cyberbullying and university legal culture: perceptions of political science and public management students at the university of Veracruz. Universita Ciencia, 14(39), 48–64. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19475081

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Vol. 14 No. 39 (2026): Gobernanza y gestión ante los desafíos actuales

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