CYBERBULLYING AMONG ADOLESCENTS: LEGAL METHODS OF PROTECTION IN THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN

This work examines the problem of cyberbullying among adolescents in the context of the development of digital technologies and globalization. The main forms of online bullying, its causes and consequences for the psycho-emotional state of minors are analyzed. Particular attention is paid to legal mechanisms of protection in the Republic of Uzbekistan, including the current legislation governing the protection of the rights and freedoms of citizens in the information environment. Cyberbullying prevention measures, the role of educational institutions, parents and government agencies in preventing such offenses are also considered. The work is aimed at studying the effectiveness of legal tools for protecting adolescents and raising awareness of the problem of cyberbullying.