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Theoretical background and objective of the study
Online parental supervision and technology-use rules are among the measures that families implement to protect their children from involvement in cyber violence. However, limited research addresses whether these family practices also influence children’s responses to cyber violence. This study aims to investigate whether parental supervision and rule-setting are related to cyber bystanders’ responses to cyberbullying, cyberhate, and non-consensual sexting.
Methodology
The sample consists of 2,583 adolescents (49.2% girls) aged 12 to 16 years (M = 14.07; SD = 1.39). Three structural equation models were developed to assess potential relationships between parental supervision and types of cyber bystander responses (defensive, passive or reinforcing).
Results
The results indicate that online parental supervision and established rules are closely associated with the three types of bystander responses: passive, reinforcing, and defensive. Adolescents who perceive higher online parental supervision and rule-setting are more likely to exhibit defensive behaviors, while lower perceived supervision is associated with passive or reinforcing responses across all three types of cyber violence examined. Multigroup analyses comparing boys and girls reveal no significant gender differences across the models.
Conclusion with implications for practice
These findings contribute to understanding the factors influencing bystander responses to cyberbullying, cyberhate, and non-consensual sexting. Family practices of supervision and the establishment of norms not only shield adolescents from involvement in cyber violence but also promote their role as active and responsible bystanders in digital violence situations. Consequently, active family engagement in these preventive practices is essential to optimize their effectiveness.
| 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 |
