A SURVEY ON CYBERBULLYING IN SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED HI-TECH ENTERPRISES IN THE REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA

Authors

  • Ivaylo Stoyanov Management in communications Department, University of Telecomunications and Post, Sofia, Bulgaria
  • Gergana Dimcheva Management in communications Department, University of Telecomunications and Post, Sofia, Bulgaria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.68302/std2026.vol3.89

Keywords:

Behavior, cyberbullying, hi-tech, human factors

Abstract

Digital technologies create conveniences for work and interaction of the human factors in an online environment, but at the same time, problems arise when using them. The integration of digital technologies into the business practice of hi-tech enterprises is a natural process through which the human factors communicates and creates business content. Since a large part of communication processes are carried out online and physical interaction between people decreases, the opportunities for unregulated use of ICT technologies are increasing. This communication connectivity through computer networks, software platforms, social media and mobile devices creates prerequisites for cyberbullying in the workplace. The publication has conducted a preliminary study on the impact of cyberbullying in an online environment and the consequences for the emotional and psychological state and health of people. Small and medium-sized hi-tech enterprises on the territory of three large cities in the Republic of Bulgaria were studied, using a quantitative approach in the development of an online survey through which empirical data was generated. Based on the results, an analysis of the manifestation of cyberbullying was conducted in order to identify its impact and consequences for the human factors in a working environment.

Supporting Agencies

This research was funded by supported in part by the Research and Development Activity at the University of Telecommunications and Post, Sofia, Bulgaria, Project Number 44/30.03.2026.

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17.09.2026

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Vol. 3 (2026): Proceedings of the International Conference on Secure Systems Design and Technology Development.

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I. Stoyanov and G. Dimcheva, “A SURVEY ON CYBERBULLYING IN SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED HI-TECH ENTERPRISES IN THE REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA”, SysTechDev, vol. 3, pp. 325–331, Sep. 2026, doi: 10.68302/std2026.vol3.89.