A dataset of cyberbullying and psychological harm: a scoping review of risk pathways, trauma links and digital vulnerabilities, 2015-2025

This dataset contains bibliometric and thematic data extracted from Scopus on the topic of cyberbullying and its psychological impacts over a 10-year period (2015–2025). It supports a scoping review that maps:Risk pathways by which cyberbullying leads to mental and emotional harm.Trauma links connecting cyberbullying experiences to various psychological disorders, including depression, anxiety, and PTSD.Digital vulnerabilities such as social media exposure, anonymity, and online disinhibition that exacerbate harm.The dataset comprises 1,135 records from psychology-related research indexed in Scopus. Each record includes bibliographic details (title, authors, affiliations, keywords), citation counts, abstracts, and indexed subject areas. It enables trend analysis, keyword co-occurrence mapping, and cross-country comparisons for identifying research patterns and knowledge gaps in the cyberbullying–psychological harm nexus.Potential UsesMapping the global evidence base on cyberbullying-related psychological harm.Identifying under-researched populations or contexts.Analysing thematic clusters and emerging research trends.Informing policy, intervention design, and digital safety strategies.