Cyberbullying and Adolescent Neurobiology

Larisa T McLoughlin; Jim Lagopoulos; Daniel F Hermens

doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2020.01511

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Cyberbullying and Adolescent Neurobiology

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Cyberbullying and Adolescent Neurobiology

Larisa T McLoughlin, Jim Lagopoulos and Daniel F Hermens

Frontiers in Psychology, Vol.11, pp.1-7

2020

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.01511

PMCID: PMC7332880

PMID: 32670171

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Abstract

brain development

cyberbullying

literature

adolescence

neurobiology

Youth mental health

Thompson Institute Special Collection

UniSC Diversity Area - Life Stages

Whilst it is well documented that cyberbullying is linked to poor mental health outcomes, limited research has examined how cyberbullying may influence brain development adolescents, and the influence of each of these factors. The article’s primary objective was to develop an understanding of research to date that addresses any relationship between adolescent brain development and cyberbullying. The current article reviews any existing literature regarding the impact of cyberbullying on adolescent brain development, paying particular attention to research using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques. Whilst brain studies have examined neural mechanisms associated with conduct disorders, antisocial behavior, and aggression in young people; there is a paucity of research examining these factors specifically in relation to cyberbullying. In particular, little research has examined how MRI research could help understand how the brain is affected by cyberbullying, not only in bullies and victims but also bystanders. This article highlights the gaps in the cyberbullying field in relation to neuroscience research, and the need for further, longitudinal research examining cyberbullying and how it may affect brain development in young people. This article concludes by suggesting a framework for future research, and highlights the importance of future findings for developing interventions and understanding short and long term effects.

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Title: Cyberbullying and Adolescent Neurobiology
Authors: Larisa T McLoughlin (Corresponding Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Thompson Institute
Jim Lagopoulos (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Thompson Institute
Daniel F Hermens (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Thompson Institute
Publication details: Frontiers in Psychology, Vol.11, pp.1-7
Publisher: Frontiers Research Foundation
Date published: 2020
DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2020.01511
PMID: 32670171; PMC7332880
Copyright note: Copyright © 2020 McLoughlin, Lagopoulos and Hermens. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) and the copyright owner(s) are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Thompson Institute
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99467305402621
Output Type: Journal article

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