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1 Ph. D. Research Scholar, Central University of Punjab, Bhatinda, India. 2 Assistant Professor, Central University of Punjab, Bhatinda, India. drshamshirdhillon123@ gmail. com Abstract: There are more than four billion internet users across the globe. The internet has become the backbone of communication and education. The rapid advancement in technology has allowed for an unpredictable changes in the development of youth and adolescents. The presence of technology has become one of the most defining features of today’s society. One example of such problem which is mounting in scope and frequency is cyberbullying. It is a deliberate aggressive act that is committed using an electronic form of contact. Cyberbullying is a growing concern that is less understood and even more difficult to address. It is a disturbing practice that is prevalent in our society due to our engrossment in social media and internet. It is a new topic of discussion. Cyberbullying has been associated with the negative and serious consequences. It can have deep, long lasting impact on the victims. The impact of this behaviour can be devastating. The incidents and tragedies of cyberbullying have alerted the researchers, educators, government officials and parents to the severe consequences of this form of bullying. The direct and indirect consequences of this growing problem have made it a public safety concern about the wellbeing of children, adolescents and adult and as such it deserves more attention. This paper examines the prevalence and influence of cyberbullying behaviour on the self-esteem and body image among the adolescents.