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September 10, 2025Foundation University Journal of Psychology

Impact of Machiavellianism and Problematic Internet Use in Cyberbullying Perpetration: Role of Demographic Variables

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MJMaryam JavedAZAisha ZubairNNNurmeen Bakhtawar Niazi

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Overview

This research demonstrates the link between Machiavellianism and cyberbullying in university students, highlighting the role of demographic variables.

Key Points

  • Machiavellianism and problematic internet use significantly predict cyberbullying perpetration among university students.
  • Boys exhibited higher levels of Machiavellianism and cyberbullying compared to girls, indicating a gender difference.
  • Lower parental education is associated with increased engagement in cyberbullying, suggesting its impact on behavior.
  • Family system dynamics influence the relationship between Machiavellianism and cyberbullying, emphasizing the importance of context.

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Javed et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23fc3b210217d64797ca8https://doi.org/10.33897/fujp.v9i2.860
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