Cyprus Turkish Journal of Psychiatry & Psychology Vol.4 Issue.1

Doi:10.35365/ctjpp.22.1.66

RESEARCH ARTICLE / ARAŞTIRMA YAZISI

Examining the Relationship of Cyberbullying and Victimization among Adolescents with Peer Relationships and Self-Concept

Ergenler Arasında Görülen Siber Zorbalığın ve Mağduriyetin Akran İlişkileri ve Benlik Kavramı ile İlişkisinin İncelenmesi

Ezgi Taştekin1, Pınar Bayhan 2

Abstract:

The purpose of this research is; to examine the relationship of cyberbullying and victimization among adolescents with the self-concept and peer relationships, which is important developmentally in this period. The sample of the study consisted of 879 adolescents between the ages of 14 and 17. Simple random sampling method was used in sample selection. The research was carried out in relational screening model. Within the scope of the research, Piers-Harris Children’s Self-Concept Scale, Peer Relationships Scale and Revised Cyberbullying Inventory were used as data collection tools. Pearson Coefficient of Correlation and Hierarchical Multiple Regression Analysis were used in data analysis. As a result of the research, it was seen that cyberbullying and victimization increase as adolescents’ general self-concept decreases. The dimensions of self-concept, ‘behavior and compliance’ and ‘happiness and satisfaction’ are determined as the prominent variables in this relationship. While there is no meaningful relationship between general peer relationships and cyberbullying and victimization; cyberbullying and victimization have increased as loyalty in peer relationships increases. The results of the research reveal a high level of positive relationship between cyber victimization and bullying. Results were discussed and recommendations were given in the light of the literature.

Keywords: cyberbullying, cyber victimization, adolescent, self-concept, peer relationships

1Res. Assist. Hacettepe University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Child Development, Ankara-Turkey, [email protected] Orcid; 0000-0001-9131-4897.

2 Prof., Hacettepe University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Child Development, Ankara-Turkey, [email protected] Orcid; 0000-0001-9455-6154

Address of Correspondence/Yazışma Adresi: Ezgi Taştekin, Hacettepe University Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Child Development, Ankara-Turkey, [email protected]

Date of Received/Geliş Tarihi: 13.08.2021, Date of Revision/Düzeltme Tarihi: 19.10.2021, Date of Acceptance/Kabul Tarihi: 20.10.2021, Date of Online Publication/Çevirimiçi Yayın Tarihi: 09.03.2022

Citing/Referans Gösterimi: Taştekin, E. & Bayhan, P.  (2022). Examining the Relationship of Cyberbullying and Victimization among Adolescents with Peer Relationships and Self-Concept, Cyprus Turkish Journal of Psychiatry & Psychology, 4(1): 54-64

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