Journal article
Social Connectedness and Impulsivity as Predictors of Cyberbullying Behaviors in Early Adolescence
Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment & Trauma, Vol.32(5), pp.726-744
2023
Appears in Thompson Institute Research Collection
Abstract
Cyberbullying is recognized as a problematic behavior that is often first identified during adolescence, a period which has increased susceptibility to developing mental health disorders. Due to the ever-growing nature of social media and technology, cyberbullying behaviors are becoming increasingly problematic for the adolescent demographic. Research has shown that impulsivity, social connectedness, and gender may influence cyberbullying behaviors. To our knowledge, the current study was the first to investigate the direct relationship between these variables and cyberbullying involvement in early adolescents. The sample consisted of participants of the same age and school grade, in order to ensure that data were comparable regarding stage of social development. The sample was 12-year-old participants in grade 7 (N = 69), recruited from the Sunshine Coast, Australia. It was hypothesized that higher impulsivity, lower social connectedness, and female gender would predict higher cyberbullying perpetration and victimization. The results did not support this hypothesis; however, a significant positive relationship between cyberbullying perpetration and victimization was revealed, as well as between impulsivity and social connectedness. Findings from this study help to inform preventative interventions to protect vulnerable individuals from serious mental health disorders, as well as support the need for further research in this area.
Details
- Title
- Social Connectedness and Impulsivity as Predictors of Cyberbullying Behaviors in Early Adolescence
- Authors
- Lia Mills (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Thompson InstituteLarisa T. McLoughlin (Author) - University of South AustraliaChristina Driver (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Thompson InstituteAmanda Boyes (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Thompson InstituteDashiell D. Sacks (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Thompson InstituteAndrew Wood (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Thompson InstituteJim Lagopoulos (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Thompson InstituteDaniel F. Hermens (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Thompson Institute
- Publication details
- Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment & Trauma, Vol.32(5), pp.726-744
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Date published
- 2023
- DOI
- 10.1080/10926771.2022.2164535
- ISSN
- 1545-083X
- Organisation Unit
- Thompson Institute; Centre for Human Factors and Sociotechnical Systems; Graduate Research School; School of Health - Psychology
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99698698502621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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- Family Studies
- Psychiatry
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