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¹Department of Political Science, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, 105 Garfield Avenue, Eau Claire, WI 54702-4004, USA. patchinj@uwec.edu

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Middle school students experiencing cyberbullying, as victims or offenders, reported significantly lower self-esteem. This highlights the critical need for cyberbullying education and intervention in schools to support student well-being.

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Area of Science:

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Education
Sociology

Background:

Traditional bullying research indicates a link between victimization and lower self-esteem, but an inconsistent relationship with offending.
Cyberbullying, amplified by technology, requires specific investigation regarding its impact on adolescent self-esteem.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine the relationship between cyberbullying experiences and self-esteem levels in middle school students.
To extend existing bullying research by focusing on technology-augmented bullying behaviors.

Main Methods:

A self-report survey on Internet use and cyberbullying was administered to 1963 middle school students (mean age 12.6).
Data was collected from a random sample across 30 schools in a large US school district during March-April 2007.

Main Results:

Students involved in cyberbullying, either as victims or offenders, exhibited significantly lower self-esteem.
A notable difference in self-esteem was observed when comparing students with cyberbullying experiences to those without.

Conclusions:

A moderate, statistically significant association exists between low self-esteem and cyberbullying involvement.
School-based bullying prevention programs must integrate cyberbullying education and intervention strategies.
Educator intervention in cyberbullying incidents is crucial for supporting student academic success.