The relationship between childhood psychological abuse and cyberbullying behavior among graduate students: the mediating role of negative coping style and trait anxiety
Contact us if these videos are not relevant.
Contact us if these videos are not relevant.
View abstract on PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Childhood psychological abuse predicts cyberbullying in graduate students. Negative coping styles and trait anxiety mediate this relationship, highlighting key factors in understanding this behavior.
Area Of Science
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Criminology
Background
- Cyberbullying is a significant public health issue, predominantly studied in adolescents.
- Research on cyberbullying mechanisms among graduate students remains limited.
- This study addresses the gap by examining graduate students' experiences.
Purpose Of The Study
- To investigate the link between childhood psychological abuse and cyberbullying among graduate students.
- To explore the mediating roles of negative coping styles and trait anxiety.
- To apply the general aggression model and attachment theory.
Main Methods
- Surveyed 482 graduate students.
- Utilized validated scales for childhood psychological abuse, coping styles, trait anxiety, and cyberbullying behavior.
Main Results
- Positive correlations found between childhood psychological abuse, negative coping style, trait anxiety, and cyberbullying.
- Childhood psychological abuse significantly predicted cyberbullying behavior.
- Negative coping style and trait anxiety were identified as significant mediators, both independently and in a chained pathway.
Conclusions
- Negative coping style and trait anxiety mediate the relationship between childhood psychological abuse and cyberbullying in graduate students.
- Interventions targeting coping strategies and anxiety may mitigate cyberbullying.
- Understanding these pathways is crucial for prevention and support.
Contact us if these videos are not relevant.
Contact us if these videos are not relevant.
Related Concept Videos
A modern form of aggression is bullying. As you learn in your study of child development, socializing and playing with other children is beneficial for children’s psychological development. However, as you may have experienced as a child, not all play behavior has positive outcomes. Some children are aggressive and want to play roughly. Other children are selfish and do not want to share toys. One form of negative social interactions among children that has become a national concern is...
Karen Horney's psychoanalytic theories emphasize the potential for self-realization and the importance of addressing social and cultural, rather than biological, factors in personality development. She challenged traditional Freudian views, particularly Freud's concept of "penis envy," which she argued stemmed from cultural influences rather than inherent biological differences. Horney believed that any sense of inferiority in women was a result of societal conditioning, such as...
Social anxiety disorder, also known as social phobia, is characterized by an intense fear of social situations where one might face humiliation, rejection, embarrassment, or negative evaluation. This disorder leads individuals to avoid activities like casual conversations, public speaking, or seemingly simple tasks such as eating, signing documents, or swimming, in public settings. Its impact extends beyond discomfort, often significantly interfering with daily functioning and quality of life.
Attachment is a long-standing connection or bond with others. While Attachment Theory was conceived in developmental psychology to describe infant-caregiver bonding, it's been extended into adulthood to include romantic relationships.
The Basis of Attachment Theory in Development
Building on the work of Harlow and others, John Bowlby developed the concept of attachment theory. He defined attachment as the affectional bond or tie that an infant forms with the mother (Bowlby,...
Personality types, particularly Type A and Type B, significantly influence how individuals respond to stress. These personality distinctions are marked by varying levels of ambition, competitiveness, and coping styles, all of which shape an individual's resilience to stressors.
Type A Personality: Driven and Easily Stressed
Individuals with Type A personalities are often highly competitive and ambitious and operate with a strong sense of urgency. Commonly labeled as...
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is a chronic condition characterized by excessive and uncontrollable worry that persists for at least six months, significantly interfering with daily functioning. Unlike situational anxiety, which arises in response to specific stressors, GAD often occurs without a clear cause. Individuals may experience disproportionate worry about work, health, or relationships. For instance, a person might continuously fear poor health despite normal medical evaluations or...