Social media, cyber-aggression and student mental health on a university campus

Mishna, Faye; Regehr, Cheryl; Lacombe-Duncan, Ashley; Daciuk, Joanne; Fearing, Gwendolyn; Van Wert, Melissa

doi:10.1080/09638237.2018.1437607

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Social media, cyber-aggression and student mental health on a university campus

Mishna, Faye, Regehr, Cheryl, Lacombe-Duncan, Ashley, Daciuk, Joanne, Fearing, Gwendolyn, Van Wert, Melissa·2018·Journal of Mental Health

DOI 10.1080/09638237.2018.1437607

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AIM: Information and communication technologies (ICTs) offer immense benefits for university students including enhancing engagement and connections with others and promoting self-directed and interactive learning. Perceived anonymity and the absence of social cues, however, may contribute to risk of interpersonal aggression. While extensive research examines bullying in child and adolescent educational settings, this study addresses a gap regarding post-secondary environments. METHODS: An internet-based survey was provided to 5004 university students to examine the nature, extent and consequences of cyber-aggression. The survey received a response from 1350 students, a response rate of 28.5%. To enable further exploration, nine focus groups and eight individual interviews were conducted. RESULTS: This exploratory study found one quarter of respondents had a private video or photo shared without their permission and 28% were sent angry, vulgar, threatening or intimating messages. Perpetrators were most likely to be a friend (50%), another student (20%) or an intimate partner (18%). Focus group data revealed risks of ICTs and the need for resources and support to address students' wellbeing in the context of cyber-aggression. CONCLUSION: Cyber-aggression is experienced by a significant minority of university students, impacting their sense of wellbeing and mental health.

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Authors: Mishna, F., Regehr, C., Lacombe-Duncan, A., Daciuk, J., Fearing, G., & Van Wert, M.
Affiliations: University of Toronto (CA)
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Corresponding author: Mishna, Faye
ORCID: Mishna, Faye
Regehr, Cheryl
Daciuk, Joanne
Venue: Journal of Mental Health
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Published: 2018-02-15
Volume: 27
Issue: 3
Pages: 222-229
ISSN: 0963-8237 (ISSN-L)
1360-0567
DOI: 10.1080/09638237.2018.1437607
OpenAlex: W2792436963
Cited by: 93
References: 53
Citations by year: 2026: 7 · 2025: 9 · 2024: 11 · 2023: 13 · 2022: 15 · 2021: 14 · 2020: 15 · 2019: 5 · 2018: 4
FWCI: 12.89
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: closed
Locations: Journal of Mental Health (publishedVersion)
PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics: Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression
Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Impact of Technology on Adolescents
Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Stalking, Cyberstalking, and Harassment
Keywords: online aggression, university students, student mental health, social media, cyberbullying, information and communication technologies, perceived anonymity, student well-being, postsecondary education
MeSH terms: Adult, Female, Humans, Male, Mental Health, Students, Universities, Young Adult, Bullying, Social Media

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