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CYBERBULLYING ON SOCIAL MEDIA AMONG YOUNG ADULTS: UNRAVELING ONLINE DYNAMICS
Maria Rosaria Nappa
; Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
Alessandra Ragona
; Department of Developmental and Social Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
Gaetano Maria Sciabica
; Department of Dynamic and Clinical Psychology, and Health Studies, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
Luigi Juli
; GRECA DCA, Catanzaro, Italy
Mara Morelli
; Department of Dynamic and Clinical Psychology, and Health Studies, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
Sažetak
This study examined individual and relational predictors of cyberbully-victim involvement among young adults, focusing on social connectedness (offline, mixed offline-online, and exclusively online), parasocial relationships (PSRs) with social media influencers (SMIs), and social media addiction. Using a generalized logistic regression model, results revealed that being female and younger significantly increased the likelihood of dual-role involvement. Offline social connectedness emerged as a significant protective factor, while offline-online and exclusively online ties were not associated with cyberbully-victim status. Notably, stronger PSRs with influencers were linked to a decreased likelihood of dual-role involvement, suggesting a possible compensatory or protective role for vulnerable individuals. Social media addiction was confirmed as a strong risk factor, more than doubling the odds of cyberbully-victim involvement. These findings underscore the complex interplay between psychosocial vulnerabilities and digital relational dynamics, highlighting the need for prevention strategies that foster offline relationships, promote digital resilience, and address problematic social media use among young adults.
Ključne riječi
cyberbullying on social media; cyberbully-victims; social connectedness; parasocial relationships; social media addiction
Hrčak ID:
344096
URI
Datum izdavanja:
20.9.2025.
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