Cited by 131Bullying, Victimization, and AggressionHate Speech and Cyberbullying DetectionImpact of Technology on Adolescents

Cyberbullying among adolescents: Measures in search of a construct.

Mehari, Krista R., Farrell, Albert D., Le, Anh-Thuy H.·2014·Psychology of Violence

Abstract

Objective: This review focuses on the literature on cyberbullying among adolescents. Currently, there is no unified theoretical framework to move the field of cyberbullying forward. Due to some unique features of cyberbullying, researchers have generally assumed that it is distinct from aggression perpetrated in person. Many measures of cyberbullying have been developed based on this assumption rather than to test competing models and inform a theoretical framework for cyberbullying. Approach: We review current theory and research on cyberbullying within the context of the broader literature on aggression to explore the usefulness of the assumption that cyberbullying represents a distinct form of aggression. Associations between cyberbullying and general forms of aggression and psychosocial predictors of cyberbullying are discussed. Conclusions: Based on the empirical research, we suggest that the media through which aggression is perpetrated may be best conceptualized as a new dimension on which aggression can be classified, rather than cyberbullying as a distinct counterpart to existing forms of aggression. Research on cyberbullying should be considered within the context of theoretical and empirical knowledge of aggression in adolescence. Using this approach will create a theoretical framework for understanding cyberbullying, focus future research, and guide prevention efforts.

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Authors
Mehari, K. R., Farrell, A. D., & Le, A.-T. H.
Affiliations
Virginia Commonwealth University (US)
Venue
Psychology of Violence
Published
2014-10
Volume
4
Issue
4
Pages
399-415
ISSN
  • 2152-081X (ISSN-L)
  • 2152-0828
OpenAlex
W2013657038
Cited by
131
References
81
Citations by year
2026: 1 · 2025: 4 · 2024: 11 · 2023: 10 · 2022: 9 · 2021: 15 · 2020: 10 · 2019: 13 · 2018: 30 · 2017: 9 · 2016: 10 · 2015: 7 · 2014: 2
FWCI
13.85
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Psychology of Violence (publishedVersion)
  • VCU Scholars Compass (Virginia Commonwealth University) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression
  • Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Artificial Intelligence › Hate Speech and Cyberbullying Detection
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Impact of Technology on Adolescents
Keywords
cyberbullying, adolescents, aggression, theoretical framework, psychosocial predictors, cyberbullying prevention

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