Cybervictimization and cyberaggression in college students: internalizing problems and problematic use of new technology
Abstract
Cybervictimization and cyberbullying is an important risk factor for the mental health of individuals, for example, suffering cybervictimization can lead to suicide in victims. However, few studies have been conducted in Argentina to determine their psychological correlates in college students. Therefore, an intentional sample of 410 university students who studied regular first to fifth year in private universities of Paraná, Entre Ríos, Argentina was constituted; 75% were women. The ages ranged from 17 years to 36, with an average of 21.8 years. The participants completed Calvete et al. Cyberbullying Questionnaire, Lovibond and Lovibond Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale, and Labrador et al. Problematic Use of New Technology Questionnaire. A 27% was cybervictim and a 31% was cyberaggressor, more women than men were cybervictims, and no differences were detected regarding cyberaggression. The results showed that cybervictims presented more depression, anxiety-stress and problematic use of new technology, whereas cyberaggressor only showed more problematic use of new technology. In the discussion we analyze the implications of these findings and we provide limitations and suggestions for future studies.Downloads
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