The Impact of Cyberbullying Victimization on Adolescents’ School-Related Distress Across Nine Countries: Examining the Mitigating Role of Teacher Support
Observational analysis reveals that higher cyberbullying victimization increases school-related distress in adolescents, indicating teacher support can mitigate these impacts.
Key Points
Adolescents who face higher victimization reported greater school-related distress, highlighting a significant concern.
The impact of cyberbullying victimization on school-related distress was notably greater than that of traditional peer victimization.
Structural equation modeling revealed the importance of teacher support in reducing distress among cyberbullying victims.
These findings underscore the urgent need for targeted interventions addressing cyberbullying in educational environments.