Cyberbullying, a major issue among teenagers, involves online violence repeated or sustained over time toward a victim who cannot easily defend him or herself (Smith et al., 2008). Often overlapping bullying, it leads to a hybrid social phenomenon with different bystander’s roles (Salmivalli, 2010). The upstanders defence or support victims, facing a complex dilemma about whether, how, and...
While research traditionally emphasizes the role of school and family in fostering youth anti-bullying behavior, sports can also help youngsters develop social skills (Bisagno et al., 2024). In youth sports, a key environmental factor is the motivational climate initiated by coaches and peers (Atkins et al., 2015). A mastery climate, emphasizing commitment over performance (Duda et al., 2014),...
Cyber bystanders can choose from three different strategies during cyberbullying incidents (reinforcing behaviour, ignorance, and direct/indirect intervention) and these responses influence the outcome. Hence, cyber bystanders are specifically targeted by prevention programs and research investigating variables influencing bystander responses is crucial for such programs. The aim of our study...
Bullying is a highly prevalent phenomenon that can have an array of negative impacts on both victims and perpetrators' long-term health and wellbeing. Despite the widespread assumption that empathy should be a key target for anti-bullying interventions, research examining this relationship is surprisingly scarce, and the evidence base informing the implementation of empathy-focused...
INTRODUCTION
Digital literacy is a potential factor influencing cyberbullying, though it is mostly studied at the individual level. While stronger digital skills can help students manage online risks and recognize harmful behaviour, reducing their risk of becoming cyber victims, increased online access and frequent use may raise the likelihood of cyberbullying. This study aims to explore the...
