Can Peer-Led training stop cyberbullying? new study tests it

NCT ID NCT07204730

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested two methods to help male high school students in Tehran deal with cyberbullying: direct training by a psychologist and peer-led training where students taught each other. A total of 252 students from grades 9-11 took part, and their emotional intelligence and bullying roles were measured before and three months after the program. The goal was to see which approach works better and whether such programs are feasible in schools.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

social skills training (direct instruction or peer-led)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could point toward effective school-based programs to reduce cyberbullying and improve emotional skills in teenagers.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed study in one city, so results may not apply to other regions or genders. The training may not change real-world bullying behavior long-term.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Adolescent Behavior Cyberbullying

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences

    Ahvāz, Iran