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September 10, 2025journal of Adolescent and Youth Psychological Studies

Social Support as a Mediator Between Cyberbullying Victimization and Psychological Distress in Adolescents

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ZAZeynep Akalin AcarZAZainab Al-Taie

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Overview

Descriptive correlational research reveals social support mitigates psychological distress in adolescents affected by cyberbullying, indicating its protective role.

Key Points

  • Cyberbullying victimization significantly increases psychological distress in adolescents, highlighting the urgent need for intervention.
  • Analyses confirmed a strong positive correlation (r = .53) between cyberbullying victimization and psychological distress, with social support exhibiting a mitigative effect.
  • Structural equation modeling confirmed social support's mediating role, with solid fit indicators suggesting the model's validity.
  • The findings emphasize creating supportive environments in schools and families to combat mental health challenges arising from cyberbullying.

Cite This Study

Acar et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23f1fb210217d6479599ahttps://doi.org/10.61838/kman.jayps.6.6.12
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