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Cybervictimization and Adolescent Internet Addiction: A Moderated Mediation Model
Mucheng Xin1, Pei Chen1, Qiao Liang1
1Department of Psychology and Research Center of Adolescent Psychology and Behavior, School of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China.
Summary
Cybervictimization increases adolescent Internet addiction through rejection sensitivity. This link is stronger when parent-adolescent communication is low, highlighting its protective role.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Cyberpsychology
- Adolescent Development
Background:
- Cybervictimization is linked to adolescent Internet addiction.
- Mediating and moderating factors require further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- Examine rejection sensitivity as a mediator.
- Investigate parent-adolescent communication as a moderator of this mediation.
Main Methods:
- Surveyed 1006 Chinese adolescents (mean age 13.16).
- Assessed cybervictimization, Internet addiction, rejection sensitivity, and parent-adolescent communication.
- Utilized descriptive statistics and structural equation modeling.
Main Results:
- Rejection sensitivity significantly mediated the relationship between cybervictimization and Internet addiction.
- The indirect effect was more pronounced in adolescents with lower levels of parent-adolescent communication.
Conclusions:
- Rejection sensitivity plays a key mediating role in cybervictimization leading to Internet addiction.
- Strong parent-adolescent communication may buffer the negative impact of cybervictimization.
Keywords:
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