Cyberbullying Through the Lens of Trauma: An Empirical Examination of US Youth
AbstractBackground Scholars have argued that cyberbullying should be characterized as an Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) given its potential for traumatic impacts on youth development. Considering the current attention surrounding mental health and well-being among adolescents, it seems critical...
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This research examines how cyberbullying can cause serious, lasting trauma to young people similar to other adverse childhood experiences. Understanding which types of cyberbullying cause the most harm helps parents recognize warning signs and take action to protect their children's mental health.
Abstract Background Scholars have argued that cyberbullying should be characterized as an Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) given its potential for traumatic impacts on youth development. Considering the current attention surrounding mental health and well-being among adolescents, it seems critical to empirically measure this relationship, and also determine if some types have a stronger negative influence. Methods Data utilized in this study were derived from a survey conducted on a nationally...