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Background: Cybervictimization and past bullying experiences have been associated with adverse mental health outcomes among youth. While traditional bullying has well-documented long-term psychological effects, the role of cybervictimization remains less clear.
Aim: This study examines the independent and interactive effects of cybervictimization and past bullying experiences on youth’s mental health.
Methods: A cross-sectional, correlational study was conducted among 500 Jordanian youth. Participants completed an online survey containing validated measures assessing cybervictimization, past bullying experiences, and mental distress. Logistic regression was conducted to explore the relationship between mental distress and the predictors: past bullying experiences (PE), cybervictimization (CV), and their interaction.
Results: Past bullying experiences significantly predicted mental distress (OR = 1.048, p = 0.007), with each additional bullying experience increasing the likelihood of distress by 4.8%. Cybervictimization, however, was not a significant predictor (p = 0.198), nor was the interaction between past bullying and cybervictimization (p = 0.304). Female students were three times more likely to report mental distress compared to males (OR = 3.03, p < 0.001).
Conclusion: The findings highlight the enduring psychological impact of past bullying experiences on youth. These results underscore the need for targeted interventions addressing childhood bullying experiences to mitigate their long-term effects on mental health.
| Please indicate what type of scientific contribution it is | Quantitative method study |
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| Please also indicate what kind of contribution it is: | Scientific |
