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CYBERBULLYING ON SOCIAL MEDIA AMONG YOUNG ADULTS: UNRAVELING ONLINE DYNAMICS
Maria Rosaria Nappa1, Alessandra Ragona2, Gaetano Maria Sciabica3
1Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy.
Psychiatria Danubina
|September 22, 2025
Summary
Strong offline social connections protect young adults from cyberbully-victim involvement, while social media addiction increases risk. Parasocial relationships (PSRs) with influencers may offer some protection.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Digital Media Studies
Background:
- Cyberbullying is a significant issue among young adults.
- Understanding predictors of cyberbully-victim involvement is crucial for intervention.
- The role of online social dynamics, including parasocial relationships (PSRs) and social media addiction, requires further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine individual and relational predictors of cyberbully-victim involvement in young adults.
- To investigate the influence of social connectedness (offline, mixed, online), PSRs with social media influencers (SMIs), and social media addiction.
Main Methods:
- A generalized logistic regression model was employed.
- Data were collected from young adults on their social connectedness, PSRs, and social media use.
- Cyberbully-victim involvement was assessed as a dual-role outcome.
Main Results:
- Being female and younger increased the likelihood of dual-role involvement.
- Offline social connectedness was a significant protective factor.
- Stronger PSRs with SMIs were associated with a decreased likelihood of dual-role involvement.
- Social media addiction significantly increased the odds of cyberbully-victim involvement.
Conclusions:
- Offline social connectedness is a key protective factor against cyberbully-victim involvement.
- PSRs with SMIs may play a compensatory or protective role for some individuals.
- Social media addiction is a substantial risk factor, necessitating targeted prevention strategies.
- Interventions should focus on fostering offline relationships, digital resilience, and addressing problematic social media use.
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