Cybervictimization and Depression among Adolescents: Coping Strategies as Mediators

Siah, Poh Chua; Tee, Xiang Yi; Tan, Joanna Tjin Ai; Tan, Chee‐Seng; Lokithasan, Komathi; Low, Sew Kim; Yap, Chin Choo

doi:10.3390/ijerph19073903

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“…In particular, when emotion get the better of rational judgment, they may be barred from utilizing effective coping strategies (eg, referring to adults when problems get out of hand) or may be inclined to choose self-destructive strategies (such as substance misuse, escapism, or avoidant strategies). 24 , 34 Coping strategies are therefore potential targets for specific interventions. Additionally, addressing resilience features would help buffer the impact on mental health.…”

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Moderation Effects of Positive Core Belief and Social-Emotional Responsiveness on the Relationship Between Cyberbullying Victimization and Affective Symptoms

Nisu,

Anuroj,

Wannaiampikul

et al. 2023

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Introduction Medical students are a vulnerable population. Exposure to cyberbullying can aggravate stress and lead to affective disorders. Features that moderate the influence of this stressor have been under-studied in Thai context. Materials and Methods An annual survey on the mental health and stressors of medical students from 2021 was analyzed. Measures on cyberbullying victimization, psychosocial stressors, self-reported resilience measures (“problem solving”, “positive core belief”, “social emotional responsiveness”, and “perseverance”), and other covariates were assessed for their effects on affective symptoms using linear regression. Interaction analyses were then performed. Results A total of 303 cyberbullied respondents were included. In a linear regression model controlled for cyberbullying victimization score, perceived psychosocial difficulties, age, and academic year, positive core belief significantly predicted lower affective symptoms, while social-emotional responsiveness showed a trend toward predicting lower affective symptoms. Trend toward negative interaction was found for positive core belief, whereas an opposite trend was found for social-emotional responsiveness. Implications in the context of medical schools are also discussed. Discussion Positive core belief appears to be a resilience feature toward cyberbullying victimization in the studied population. Its effects were discussed from the perspective of cognitive-behavioral therapy. In the context of medical school, the belief could be fostered by creating a safe learning environment with readily available guidance. Social-emotional responsiveness is a protective factor toward cyberbullying victimization, although its trend toward negative interaction with cyberbullying victimization implies that this feature’s protective effect declines as intensity of the bullying increases. Conclusion Positive core belief is a potential resilience feature of cyberbullying victimization. On the other hand, the protective effect of social-emotional responsiveness appeared to decline with greater intensity of cyberbullying.

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Moderation Effects of Positive Core Belief and Social-Emotional Responsiveness on the Relationship Between Cyberbullying Victimization and Affective Symptoms

Nisu,

Anuroj,

Wannaiampikul

et al. 2023

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“…Additionally, some studies have suggested that cyberbullying coping behaviors are mediators for the effects of cyber-victimization on certain psychological outcomes. For example, Jose and Vierling (2018) reported that coping with rumination mediates the effects of cyber-victimization on sleep proficiency, and Zhou et al (2022) determined that awareness-raising and social support strategies mediate the effects of cybervictimization on suicidal thoughts. Based on previous research, this study hypothesized that cyber victimization is associated with cyberbullying coping behaviors.…”

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Cyber victimization and well-being in adolescents: The sequential mediation role of forgiveness and coping with cyberbullying

Eroğlu¹,

Peker

Cengiz³

2022

Front. Psychol.

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Cyber victimization is an important problem among adolescents and it can have negative effects on well-being. However, efforts to increase the well-being of cyber victims have been increasing in recent years. It is important to uncover the underlying mechanisms that may affect the well-being of cyber victims. This study used the transactional model of stress and coping theory as a conceptual framework, and proposed that hope and coping strategies are sequential mediators for the effects of cyber-victimization on well-being. A total of 337 students aged between 14 and 19 participated in this research (Mage = 16.56). We used the Cyber Victimization Scale, the Forgiveness Scale for Adolescents, the Scale for Coping with Cyber Bullying, and the Well-Being Scale as data collection tools. Pearson Correlation was used to examine the relationships between cyber victimization, coping with cyberbullying, well-being and forgiveness. Afterward, measurement modeling was done using AMOS 22.0 and the PROCESS macro was used for hypothesis testing. The results show that there is a negative relationship between cyber victimization and forgiveness, coping with cyberbullying, and well-being. In addition, forgiveness and coping with cyberbullying was found to have a sequential mediating effect on the relationship between cyber victimization and well-being. The research results provide information on how to increase the well-being of adolescents experiencing cyber victimization.

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“…The victims report more frequent health, emotional, and school-related problems together with poorer relationships with classmates in comparation with those who have not been exposed to bullying [16,17]. Furthermore, cybervictims are more likely to be adolescents who have a poor relationship with their parents [18]. The school-related problems can be reflected in lower grades, missing or disliking school, peer relationship problems, suspension, etc.…”

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Recognizing the Frequency of Exposure to Cyberbullying in Children: The Results of the National HBSC Study in Serbia

Kangrga,

Nikolic,

Santric-Milicevic

et al. 2024

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Nowadays, children are able to enrich their reality via the Internet. Unfortunately, this may increase their risk of becoming victims of cyberbullying. We analyzed the health characteristics and risk behavior of two cohorts of children in Serbia; those who reported being exposed to cyberbullying and those who did not. The statistical differences and logistic regression models were applied to the data on 3267 students collected from 64 schools participating in the 2017 Serbian Study on health behavior in school-age children (HBSC). Children exposed to cyberbullying reported having the following health problems on a daily basis: headache (18.5%), back pain (19.5%), depression (21.6%), irritability or bad mood (17.7%), nervousness (16.0%), sleep problems (16.1%), and dizziness (21.2%). As for the different types of risk behavior, cigarette smoking ranging from six to nine days ever was the most prevalent (26.9%). It was followed closely by getting drunk more than 10 times ever (24.1%). Compared to non-victims, victims were found to be at a higher risk of perceived back pain (OR = 2.27), depression (OR = 1.43), irritability or bad mood (OR = 2.07), nervousness (OR = 2.23), and dizziness (OR = 2.43) as well as being injured once or twice (OR = 1.98) or three or more times (OR = 4.09). Victims were associated with further risk factors: having smoked more than five cigarettes ever in life (OR = 1.73) and having gotten drunk two to three times (OR = 1.71) or four or more times (OR = 1.65). As the number of school-age children using social media continues to rise, we must prioritize educating them about self-help and community resources for addressing related health issues with greater speed and intensity. The findings from Serbia suggest that while children may be aware of their health issues, they may be unaware of their link to cyberbullying, which could hinder their ability to address these issues promptly. The respondents’ attention to the health implications of cyberbullying could be increased by reformulating the survey questions used in the HBSC study.

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Cybervictimization and Depression among Adolescents: Coping Strategies as Mediators

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References 71 publications

Moderation Effects of Positive Core Belief and Social-Emotional Responsiveness on the Relationship Between Cyberbullying Victimization and Affective Symptoms

Moderation Effects of Positive Core Belief and Social-Emotional Responsiveness on the Relationship Between Cyberbullying Victimization and Affective Symptoms

Cyber victimization and well-being in adolescents: The sequential mediation role of forgiveness and coping with cyberbullying

Recognizing the Frequency of Exposure to Cyberbullying in Children: The Results of the National HBSC Study in Serbia

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