Cyberbullying among Youth

The article is dedicated to survey the cyberbullying fenomenon and its impact on adolescents and youth. International and Russian statistics of internet activity and prevalence of cyberbullying among young generation are considered. The impact of cyberbullying on mental and physical health and social skills is described. The need for a survey on coping strategies with cyberbullying among youth is justified.Статья посвящена обзору феномена кибербуллинга и его влиянию на подростков и молодежь. Рассматривается зарубежная и отечественная статистика интернет-активности молодого поколения и его вовлеченности в кибербуллинг. Представлены результаты исследований о влиянии кибербуллинга на душевное и физическое здоровье, социальные навыки. Обосновывается необходимость проведения анализа стратегий совладания с кибербуллингом на примере молодежи

Siber Mağduriyet Ölçeği’nin İlk Psikometrik Bulguları

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Trolling in asynchronous computer-mediated communication: From user discussions to academic definitions

Whilst computer-mediated communication (CMC) can benefit users by providing quick and easy communication between those separated by time and space, it can also provide varying degrees of anonymity that may encourage a sense of impunity and freedom from being held accountable for inappropriate online behaviour. As such, CMC is a fertile ground for studying impoliteness, whether it occurs in response to perceived threat (flaming), or as an end in its own right (trolling). Currently, first and secondorder definitions of terms such as im/politeness (Brown and Levinson 1987; Bousfield 2008; Culpeper 2008; Terkourafi 2008), in-civility (Lakoff 2005), rudeness (Beebe 1995, Kienpointner 1997, 2008), and etiquette (Coulmas 1992), are subject to much discussion and debate, yet the CMC phenomenon of trolling is not adequately captured by any of these terms. Following Bousfield (in press), Culpeper (2010) and others, this paper suggests that a definition of trolling should be informed first and foremost by user discussions. Taking examples from a 172-million-word, asynchronous CMC corpus, four interrelated conditions of aggression, deception, disruption, and success are discussed. Finally, a working definition of trolling is presented

Siber Zorbalık ve Mağduriyetin Yaygınlığının ve Risk Faktörlerinin İncelenmesi

The aim of this study was to examine risk factors related to cyber bullying and victimization. The study was carried out with 160 adolescents applying to the Child/Adolescent Psychiatry Outpatient Clinic of the Faculty of Medicine of Süleyman Demirel University in Isparta, Turkey. Data was collected through using the Socio-Demographic Information Form, Internet Addiction Scale, and Cyber Victim and Bullying Scale. The results of the study showed that cyber bullying was related to gender, the risk of Internet addiction, the frequency of visiting Internet cafes, adolescents’ perception of their mothers’ Internet skills, the daily duration of visiting social networking sites, usage of the Internet predominantly to play online games, the monthly income of the family, and the mothers’ educational status. Cyber victimization, on the other hand, was found to be related to the risk of Internet addiction, the frequency of visiting Internet cafes, adolescents’ perception of their mothers’ Internet skills, and usage of the Internet predominantly to play online games. The results of the study were discussed in the light of relevant literature.Bu araştırmanın amacı siber zorba, siber mağdur, siber zorba/mağdur ve siber zorbalığa hiçbir biçimde karışmamış bireylerin oranını araştırmak ve siber zorbalık ve mağduriyete ilişkin risk faktörlerini belirlemektir. Araştırma Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Çocuk ve Ergen Psikiyatrisi polikliniğine başvuran 160 ergenle yürütülmüştür. Veriler Sosyodemografik Bilgi Formu, İnternet Bağımlılığı Ölçeği ve Siber Mağduriyet ve Zorbalık Ölçeği kullanılarak toplanmıştır. Araştırma sonuçları siber zorbalığın cinsiyet, internet kafeye gitme sıklığı, ergenin annesinin internet becerisine ilişkin algısı, günlük sosyal paylaşım sitelerine girme süresi, internet bağımlılığı riski, interneti en çok çevrimiçi oyun oynamak amacıyla kullanma ve ailenin aylık geliri ile ilişkili olduğunu göstermiştir. Öte yandan siber mağduriyetin ise internet kafeye gitme sıklığı, ergenin annesinin internet becerisine ilişkin algısı, interneti en çok çevrimiçi oyun oynamak amacıyla kullanma ve internet bağımlılığı riski ile ilişkili olduğu bulunmuştur. Araştırma sonuçları alanyazın ışığında tartışılmıştır

SOCIAL MEDIA, HELP OR HINDRANCE: WHAT ROLE DOES SOCIAL MEDIA PLAY IN YOUNG PEOPLE\u27S MENTAL HEALTH?

Social media is a huge force in the lives of young people with wide ranging effects on their development; given the importance of adolescence in the genesis of mental illness, social media is a factor in the mental health of young people. Despite the role that social media obviously plays in the development of mental illness, little research has been done into the impact that social media has on in the mental illness of young people. In general, what research there is points towards social media having a large impact on young people in both positive and negative ways. In particular, certain studies show a greater incidence and severity of bullying online compared to offline which may contribute to the development of depression. This contrasts with the positive impact that social media seems to have for young people in minority groups (ethnic minorities and those with chronic disease or disability) by allowing them to connect with others who live similar lives despite geographical separation. This acts as a positive influence in these people\u27s lives though a direct link to mental illness was not shown. Overall, several important issues are raised: firstly, the lack of research that has been conducted in the area; secondly, the gulf that exists between the generation of younger, \u27digital native\u27 generations and the older generations who are not as engaged with social media; and finally, the huge potential that exists for the use of social media as a protective influence for adolescents. With proper engagement, policy makers and health professionals could use social media to connect with young people on issues like mental health

INFLUENCE OF A GAME-BASED APPLICATION ON SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS' SAFE INTERNET USE

The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of a game called Wild Web Woods (WWW) designed by the European Council for safe Internet use on secondary school students’ safe Internet use. In line with this purpose, for the purpose of determining the students’ awareness of safe Internet use, a total of 504 students from different regions in Turkey were reached. In the study, a 25-item questionnaire developed by the researchers was applied to the students. The results of the data analysis revealed that the students generally had sufficient levels of awareness of safe Internet use. In the study, 28 5th and 6th grade students attending a secondary school in the city of Balıkesir took part in the application phase of the WWW game. These students were introduced to the WWW game and asked to play the game. Following this, scenario-based application questions prepared by the researchers were directed to the students. In order to provide data triangulation and to determine the students’ views about this new application, open-ended questions were directed to the students. The results demonstrated that the students’ awareness of safe Internet use generally increased. Almost all the students taking education on safe Internet with the help of the WWW game gave correct answers to the scenario-based application questions. The qualitative data were interpreted within the scope of “Diffusion of Innovations Theory”, and the related themes were obtained. The students regarded this game as an innovation, entertained while playing the game and stated that they wanted to use it in future. This situation can be explained as diffusion of the related innovation

Malestar psicológico y apoyo psicosocial en víctimas de ciberbullying

Cyberbullying is a growing problem that raises an important social concern. Studies suggest that cyberbullying has serious consequences for the psychological well-being of cyber-victims, and also that they feel alone in this situation of intimidation. The principal aim of this study was to analyze the consequences of cyberbullying in terms of cyber victimitation, psychological distress, perceived emotional support and loneliness in cyber victims. These analyzes took into account the duration of this type of intimidation (it has not happened to me, during 1 month (or less), between 3 and 6 months, or during 1 year (or more)). The sample consisted of 1023 adolescents (51.2% boys and 48.8% girls), between 12 and 18 years old. The results show that cyber victims harassed between 3 and 6 months have more psychological discomfort. On the other hand, cyber victims harassed during 1 year (or more) perceive less emotional support, and feel more alone compared to cyber victims of less time.The results demonstrate the need to help victims, and the importance of emotional and social support to stop this type of harassment. These results and their implications for future research are discussed.El ciberbullying es un problema creciente que suscita mucha preocupación social. Los estudios sugieren que el ciberbullying conlleva graves consecuencias para el bienestar psicológico de las cibervíctimas, y que éstas se encuentran solas ante la intimidación. En este contexto, el objetivo del presente trabajo fue analizar las consecuencias del ciberbullying en cuanto a la cibervictimización, el malestar psicológico, el apoyo emocional percibido y la soledad en las cibervíctimas en función de la duración de este tipo de intimidación (no me ha pasado, 1 mes (o menos), entre 3 y 6 meses, o 1 año (o más)). La muestra estuvo compuesta por 1023 adolescentes (51.2% chicos y 48.8% chicas), entre 12 y 18 años. Los resultados mostraron que las cibervíctimas acosadas entre 3 y 6 meses son las que tienen más cibervictimización y tienen un mayor malestar psicológico. A su vez, se observó que las cibervíctimas acosadas durante 1 año (o más) son las que perciben menos apoyo emocional, y se sienten más solas en comparación a las cibervíctimas de menos tiempo. Los resultados evidencian la necesidad de ayudar a las víctimas, siendo importante el apoyo emocional y social para la detención de este tipo de acoso. Se discuten estos resultados y sus implicaciones para futuras investigaciones

Distrés psicológico en adolescentes víctimas de cyberbullying || Psychological distress among adolescents victims of cyberbullying

The information and communication technologies have rapidly been incorporated and expanded in our society. The age in which children and adolescents get access to electronic devices is decreasing. These devices have big advantages, but they can also be inappropriately used to molest and intimidate other children and, as a result, to cause severe psychological problems to other children. Taking this into consideration, the main objective of this study has been to describe the psychological distress shown by adolescents suffering from cyberbullying. In order to do this, the following variables were registered: depressive symptomatology, perceived stressed, isolation and life satisfaction. The initial sample was formed by 1360 adolescents. From these, 194 from 11 to 18 years old (M = 14.22, SD = 1.81) were selected according to their scores in cybervictimization (43.8 % boys). Participants were divided into three groups according to how intense their cyberbullying victimization was. These were: mild, moderated and severe. Our findings show that there were statistically significant differences between mild and severe victims. Adolescents who were severe cyberbullying victims scored higher in depressive symptomatology and perceived stress, and lower in life satisfaction compared to mild cyberbullying victims. These results and their implications are discussed in order to propose future strategies to prevent cyberbullying.Las tecnologías de la información y la comunicación se han incorporado y extendido rápidamente en nuestra sociedad. Actualmente, los niños y adolescentes acceden en edades cada vez más tempranas a los dispositivos electrónicos. A pesar de las grandes ventajas que tienen las tecnologías de la información y la comunicación, las tecnologías también pueden ser utilizadas de manera inapropiada para intimidar y molestar a los iguales, causando graves daños psicológicos en las víctimas. Desde esta perspectiva, el principal objetivo del presente estudio ha sido comprobar el distrés psicológico en una muestra de adolescentes víctimas de cyberbullying. Para ello se midieron las variables: sintomatología depresiva, estrés percibido, soledad y satisfacción con la vida. La muestra inicial estuvo formada por 1360 adolescentes, de los que se seleccionaron 194 de acuerdo con las puntuaciones en cibervictimización (43.8% varones), entre 11 y 18 años (M = 14.22, DE = 1.81).  Según la intensidad de victimización de cyberbullying, los sujetos fueron distribuidos en tres grupos: leves, moderados y severos. Los resultados mostraron diferencias estadísticamente significativas entre las cibervíctimas severas y leves. Las cibervíctimas severas presentaron mayor sintomatología depresiva, mayor estrés percibido y menor satisfacción con la vida en comparación con las cibervíctimas leves. Estos resultados y sus implicaciones se discuten para las futuras propuestas de estrategias de prevención del cyberbullying