Summary
This 2023 cohort study, published in Computers in Human Behavior, examined joint developmental trajectories of cyberbullying perpetration and victimisation among young people and their associations with psychosocial adjustment. The research tracks how different patterns of involvement in cyberbullying roles over time relate to psychological and social outcomes. The findings contribute to understanding heterogeneous pathways through which digital bullying involvement affects adolescent well-being.
UK applicability
Findings on cyberbullying trajectories and psychosocial adjustment are potentially applicable to UK school and digital policy contexts, where cyberbullying prevalence and mental health impacts among young people are ongoing concerns. However, direct applicability depends on whether the study sample reflects UK demographics and digital environments.
Key measures
Cyberbullying perpetration and victimisation trajectories; psychosocial adjustment measures (as suggested by title, likely including depression, anxiety, self-esteem, or peer relationships)
Outcomes reported
The study examined longitudinal trajectories of cyberbullying perpetration and victimisation among young people and their associations with psychosocial adjustment outcomes. As suggested by the title, the research measured co-occurrence patterns of bullying roles and their links to psychological and social well-being.
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