Longitudinal associations between cyber-bullying perpetration and victimization and problem behaviour and mental health problems in young Australians
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Hemphill, Sheryl, Kotevski, Aneta and Heerde, Jessica. (2015). Longitudinal associations between cyber-bullying perpetration and victimization and problem behaviour and mental health problems in young Australians. International Journal of Public Health. 60(2), pp. 227 - 237. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00038-014-0644-9
Authors | Hemphill, Sheryl, Kotevski, Aneta and Heerde, Jessica |
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Abstract | Objectives: To investigate associations between Grade 9 and 10 cyber-bullying perpetration and victimization and Grade 11 problem behavior and mental health problems after controlling for risk factors for these outcomes in the analyses. Methods: The sample comprised 927 students from Victoria, Australia who completed a modified version of the self-report Communities That Care Youth Survey in Grades 9–11 to report on risk factors, traditional and cyber-bullying perpetration and victimization, problem behavior, and mental health. Complete data on over 650 participants were analyzed. Results: Five per cent of Grade 9 and 10 students reported cyber-bullying perpetration only, 6–8 % reported victimization only, and 8–9 % both cyber-bullied others and were cyber-bullied. Results showed that cyber-bullying others in Grade 10 was associated with theft in Grade 11, cyber-victimization in Grade 10 was linked with Grade 11 depressive symptoms, and Grade 10 cyber-bullying perpetration and victimization combined predicted Grade 11 school suspension and binge drinking. Conclusions: Prevention approaches that target traditional and cyber-bullying, and established risk factors are necessary. Such multi-faceted programs may also reduce problem behavior and mental health problems. |
Year | 2015 |
Journal | International Journal of Public Health |
Journal citation | 60 (2), pp. 227 - 237 |
ISSN | 1661-8556 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1007/s00038-014-0644-9 |
Page range | 227 - 237 |
Research Group | Institute for Learning Sciences and Teacher Education (ILSTE) |
Publisher's version | File Access Level Controlled |
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