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Associations Between Cybervictimization and Well-Being in Emerging Adulthood
Hailey G Holmgren1, Jodi Dworkin1, Angela Keyzers1
1Department of Family Social Science, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA.
Cyberpsychology, Behavior and Social Networking
|July 14, 2020
Summary
Cybervictimization negatively impacts social-emotional well-being and behavior in emerging adults. Prevention programs are crucial for this age group to address these adverse outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Criminology
- Public Health
Background:
- Cybervictimization research has primarily focused on adolescents.
- Emerging adulthood (ages 18-29) represents a critical developmental period with unique risks.
- Limited research exists on cybervictimization's impact on emerging adults' well-being and behavior.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between cybervictimization and social-emotional well-being.
- To examine the association between cybervictimization and internalizing/externalizing behaviors.
- To explore these links in a diverse sample of emerging adults, including college students and non-attendees.
Main Methods:
- Survey methodology utilized with a sample of 447 emerging adults.
- Data collected on experiences of cybervictimization.
- Measures assessed social and emotional well-being, and internalizing and externalizing behaviors.
Main Results:
- Cybervictimization was significantly associated with poorer social and emotional well-being.
- Increased cybervictimization linked to higher levels of internalizing behaviors (e.g., depression, anxiety).
- Cybervictimization also correlated with increased externalizing behaviors (e.g., aggression, substance use).
Conclusions:
- Cybervictimization poses significant risks to the mental health and behavior of emerging adults.
- There is a critical need for targeted prevention programs and anti-bullying initiatives for this demographic.
- Future research should further explore protective factors and intervention strategies for cybervictimization in emerging adulthood.
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