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Cybervictimization and Depression among Adolescents: Coping Strategies as Mediators
Poh Chua Siah1, Xiang Yi Tee1, Joanna Tjin Ai Tan2
1Department of Psychology and Counseling, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kampar Campus, Kampar 31900, Perak, Malaysia.
Summary
Cybervictimization does not directly cause depression in adolescents. Instead, avoidant coping strategies mediate the link between cybervictimization and depression, highlighting a key area for intervention.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Cyberpsychology
- Adolescent Health
Background:
- Existing research links cybervictimization, coping, and depression.
- The mediating mechanism between these variables remains unexplored.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate coping strategies as mediators in the relationship between cybervictimization and depression among adolescents.
- To apply the transactional model of stress and coping theory.
Main Methods:
- 387 adolescents were recruited using purposive sampling.
- Statistical analysis was employed to examine mediation effects.
Main Results:
- Cybervictimization was not directly associated with depression.
- Avoidant coping strategies were identified as a significant statistical mediator.
- All coping strategies showed an association with cybervictimization.
Conclusions:
- The transactional model of stress and coping is relevant to cyberbullying research.
- Interventions should focus on reducing avoidant coping strategies in cyberbullied adolescents.
- Targeting coping mechanisms is crucial for mitigating depression in cybervictimization cases.
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