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A Retrospective Investigation of Possible Long-Term Consequences of Cyberbullying Victimization During Adolescence

Sun, May 27, 12:30 to 13:45, Hilton Prague, Floor: LL, Congress Hall II - Exhibit Hall/Posters

Abstract

Cyberbullying can have a serious impact on the victim. Earlier studies have shown that cyberbullying victimization is associated with mental health and well-being problems in the short run, such as a few months or years after being cyberbullied. Until now, no study has investigated the possible long-term impact of being a victim of cyberbullying during adolescence. The goal of the present study was to investigate long-term consequences and to compare these for online and offline bullying. To this aim, a retrospective study was conducted among 1,010 emerging adults aged 18 to 25. The analyses showed that online and offline bullying are associated in similar ways with negative outcome measures in the long run, such as being less satisfied with life, having a more pessimistic and less optimistic life orientation, and feeling less resilient. Independent of the form of bullying, the frequency of the victimization during adolescence plays an important role.

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