The impact of cyberbullying on adolescents: social and psychological consequences from a population demography perspective in Assiut Governorate, Egypt
IntroductionCyberbullying has emerged as a pressing concern among adolescents with the increased use of the internet and social media. This study aims to investigate the prevalence and impact of cyberbullying among adolescents in Assiut Governorate, Egypt, focusing on its relationship with various d...
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| description | IntroductionCyberbullying has emerged as a pressing concern among adolescents with the increased use of the internet and social media. This study aims to investigate the prevalence and impact of cyberbullying among adolescents in Assiut Governorate, Egypt, focusing on its relationship with various demographic and psychological factors.MethodsA total of 3,361 adolescents (580 males and 2,777 females), aged 16 to 21 years, participated in the study. Data were collected using three validated instruments: the Adolescent Cyberbullying Scale, the Bully/Victim Questionnaire, and the Six-Item State Self-esteem Scale. Variables examined included age, gender, professional status, marital status, and self-esteem.ResultsThe highest prevalence of cyberbullying was observed among adolescents aged 18–19. There were no statistically significant gender differences. Professional and marital statuses showed a positive correlation with cyberbullying, suggesting increased vulnerability among socially visible individuals. Conversely, self-esteem had a negative correlation with cyberbullying but did not significantly correlate with victimization.DiscussionThe findings emphasize the urgent need for targeted interventions to mitigate cyberbullying. Promoting digital literacy, emotional resilience, and supportive environments in schools and families is crucial. The study provides practical recommendations, including integrating digital literacy programs into school curricula. Future research should further explore psychological mechanisms contributing to cyberbullying. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-f32bb514aafb48adaaa8aae2f0ae2f222025-08-20T03:49:42ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Human Dynamics2673-27262025-05-01710.3389/fhumd.2025.15194421519442The impact of cyberbullying on adolescents: social and psychological consequences from a population demography perspective in Assiut Governorate, EgyptNisreen Yachoub Muhammed0Yasser Abdelazim Abdelmawgoud Samak1Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Geography and GIS, Faculty of Arts, Assiut University, Old University Building, Assiut, EgyptIntroductionCyberbullying has emerged as a pressing concern among adolescents with the increased use of the internet and social media. This study aims to investigate the prevalence and impact of cyberbullying among adolescents in Assiut Governorate, Egypt, focusing on its relationship with various demographic and psychological factors.MethodsA total of 3,361 adolescents (580 males and 2,777 females), aged 16 to 21 years, participated in the study. Data were collected using three validated instruments: the Adolescent Cyberbullying Scale, the Bully/Victim Questionnaire, and the Six-Item State Self-esteem Scale. Variables examined included age, gender, professional status, marital status, and self-esteem.ResultsThe highest prevalence of cyberbullying was observed among adolescents aged 18–19. There were no statistically significant gender differences. Professional and marital statuses showed a positive correlation with cyberbullying, suggesting increased vulnerability among socially visible individuals. Conversely, self-esteem had a negative correlation with cyberbullying but did not significantly correlate with victimization.DiscussionThe findings emphasize the urgent need for targeted interventions to mitigate cyberbullying. Promoting digital literacy, emotional resilience, and supportive environments in schools and families is crucial. The study provides practical recommendations, including integrating digital literacy programs into school curricula. Future research should further explore psychological mechanisms contributing to cyberbullying.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fhumd.2025.1519442/fullcyberbullyingvictimizationaggressionself-esteemAssiut GovernorateEgypt |
| spellingShingle | Nisreen Yachoub Muhammed Yasser Abdelazim Abdelmawgoud Samak The impact of cyberbullying on adolescents: social and psychological consequences from a population demography perspective in Assiut Governorate, Egypt Frontiers in Human Dynamics cyberbullying victimization aggression self-esteem Assiut Governorate Egypt |
| title | The impact of cyberbullying on adolescents: social and psychological consequences from a population demography perspective in Assiut Governorate, Egypt |
| title_full | The impact of cyberbullying on adolescents: social and psychological consequences from a population demography perspective in Assiut Governorate, Egypt |
| title_fullStr | The impact of cyberbullying on adolescents: social and psychological consequences from a population demography perspective in Assiut Governorate, Egypt |
| title_full_unstemmed | The impact of cyberbullying on adolescents: social and psychological consequences from a population demography perspective in Assiut Governorate, Egypt |
| title_short | The impact of cyberbullying on adolescents: social and psychological consequences from a population demography perspective in Assiut Governorate, Egypt |
| title_sort | impact of cyberbullying on adolescents social and psychological consequences from a population demography perspective in assiut governorate egypt |
| topic | cyberbullying victimization aggression self-esteem Assiut Governorate Egypt |
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