Article
Effective coping with cyberbullying in boys and girls: the mediating role of self-awareness, responsible decision-making, and social support
Author/s | Espino Peñate, Esperanza del Rocío
Guarini, Annalisa Rey Alamillo, Rosario del |
Department | Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Psicología Evolutiva y de la Educación |
Publication Date | 2023 |
Deposit Date | 2023-05-24 |
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Abstract | There is sufficient evidence on the negative consequences of cyberbullying victimisation depending on the coping styles. Social support seeking is among the most effective strategies for coping with cybervictimisation, but ... There is sufficient evidence on the negative consequences of cyberbullying victimisation depending on the coping styles. Social support seeking is among the most effective strategies for coping with cybervictimisation, but it is scarcely used. The robust Maximum Likelihood (ML) method was used to test the potential mediating role of individual (self-awareness, and responsible decision-making) and contextual variables (self-perceived parental and peer support) in the relationship between cybervictimisation and social support seeking in boys and girls. This cross-sectional study collected data from 1,276 Spanish secondary school students (51.2% boys, 48.8% girls) aged 11–18 (M = 13.88, SD = 1.42). Structural equation modelling (SEM) results pointed out responsible decision-making and self-perceived parental support as relevant mediating factors for girls. By contrast, the model was not significant for boys. These findings highlight the importance of both individual and contextual variables in helping adolescents cope with cyberaggressions, considering gender differences. |
Funding agencies | Ministerio de Economia, Industria y Competitividad (MINECO). España Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación (MICIN). España Ministerio de Universidades. España Universidad de Sevilla |
Project ID. | PSI2017-86273-R
PID2020-115913GB-I00 FPU18/02935 |
Citation | Espino Peñate, E.d.R., Guarini, A. y Rey Alamillo, R.d. (2023). Effective coping with cyberbullying in boys and girls: the mediating role of self-awareness, responsible decision-making, and social support. Current Psychology, 42 (36), 32134-32146. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-022-04213-5. |
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