Association of Cyberbullying Experiences and Perpetration With Suicidality in Early Adolescence

Arnon, Shay; Klomek, Anat Brunstein; Visoki, Elina; Moore, Tyler M.; Argabright, Stirling T.; DiDomenico, Grace E.; Benton, Tami D.; Barzilay, Ran

doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.18746

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“…Second, we included youth aged 10-18; hence, our findings may not generalize to suicidality in younger (elementary school age) children. Third, our measure of risk factors did not include other key risk factors such as exposure to screen time, drug abuse, sexual activity or eating disorders, which have been found to be risk factors for suicidality in peer-victimized youth [66,67]. Fourth, although the R&R battery focus on intrapersonal, interpersonal and social environment characteristics, resilience clearly involves certain lifestyle factors, such as physical activity and sleep quality [68,69], which were not assessed in the current study.…”

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Contribution of Risk and Resilience Factors to Suicidality among Mental Health-Help-Seeking Adolescent Outpatients: A Cross-Sectional Study

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Hertz‐Palmor

Matalon

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Background: Peer victimization is an established risk factor for youth suicidal thoughts and behavior (suicidality), yet most peer-victimized youth are not suicidal. More data are needed pertaining to factors that confer resilience to youth suicidality. Aim: To identify resilience factors for youth suicidality in a sample of N = 104 (Mean age 13.5 years, 56% female) outpatient mental health help-seeking adolescents. Methods: Participants completed self-report questionnaires on their first outpatient visit, including the Ask Suicide-Screening Questions, a battery of risk (peer victimization and negative life events) and resilience (self-reliance, emotion regulation, close relationships and neighborhood) measures. Results: 36.5% of participants screened positive for suicidality. Peer victimization was positively associated with suicidality (odds ratio [OR] = 3.84, 95% confidence interval [95% CI] 1.95–8.62, p < 0.001), while an overall multi-dimensional measure of resilience factors was inversely associated with suicidality (OR, 95% CI = 0.28, 0.11–0.59, p = 0.002). Nevertheless, high peer victimization was found to be associated with a greater chance of suicidality across all levels of resilience (marked by non-significant peer victimization by resilience interaction, p = 0.112). Conclusions: This study provides evidence for the protective association of resilience factors and suicidality in a psychiatric outpatient population. The findings may suggest that interventions that enhance resilience factors may mitigate suicidality risk.

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Contribution of Risk and Resilience Factors to Suicidality among Mental Health-Help-Seeking Adolescent Outpatients: A Cross-Sectional Study

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“…Sorting out the role of cyberbullying is complicated by the fact that victims also reported higher levels of other risk factors such as family conflict and internalizing and externalizing psychopathology. Controlling for other risk factors, Arnon et al (2022) found that victims of cyberbullying were 1.8 times more likely to have reported suicidal thoughts, plans, or attempts. Perpetrators of cyberbullying appeared to be at no elevated risk for suicidality.…”

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“…Using the ABCD 2‐year follow up, Arnon et al. (2022) reported much higher rates of suicidal behavior among adolescents who had been victims of cyberbullying. Sorting out the role of cyberbullying is complicated by the fact that victims also reported higher levels of other risk factors such as family conflict and internalizing and externalizing psychopathology.…”

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The re‐emerging suicide crisis in the U.S.: Patterns, causes and solutions

Marcotte,

Hansen

2023

J Policy Anal Manage

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The suicide rate in the United States has risen nearly 40% since 2000. This increase is puzzling because suicide rates had been falling for decades at the end of the 20th century. In this paper, we review important facts about the changing rate of suicide. General trends do not tell the story of important differences across groups—suicide rates rose substantially among middle‐aged persons between 2005 and 2015 but have fallen since. Among young people, suicide rates began a rapid rise after 2010 that has not abated. We review empirical evidence to assess potential causes for recent changes in suicide rates. The economic hardship caused by the Great Recession played an important role in rising suicide among prime‐aged Americans. Among those under 25, nearly all the increase in suicide mortality during the 2010s can be explained by an increase in the prevalence of depression. Bullying victimization of LGBTQ youth could also account for part of the rise in suicide. The evidence that access to firearms or opioids are major drivers of recent suicide trends is less clear. We end by summarizing evidence on the most promising policies to reduce suicide mortality.

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“…Cyberbullying, conducted primarily online through smartphones and the Internet, is linked to greater psychopathology and increased suicidality among youth. Both targets and perpetrators of cyberbullying are at a higher risk for suicidality, with evidence indicating that those who both experience and perpetrate cyberbullying are particularly vulnerable (Arnon 2022).…”

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Social Media and the Incidence of Cyberbullying in Nigeria: Implications for Creating a Safer Online Environment

Akeusola

2023

NIU HMS

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Social media has become an integral part of communication and information sharing worldwide, including Nigeria. However, despite its benefits, social media platforms also pose risks, with cyberbullying emerging as a prevalent and concerning issue. This article reviews incidence, forms, consequences, and approaches to promoting safer online environments in Nigeria. Using a qualitative research design, a comprehensive literature review and thematic analysis of secondary sources were conducted. The findings revealed that cyberbullying is prevalent in Nigeria and exists in various forms such as outing, trickery, trolling, and verbal and visual/sexual cyberbullying. Meanwhile, the phenomenon has negative emotional and psychological consequences. The review highlights the lack of awareness and understanding of cyberbullying among stakeholders, leading to the underestimation and underreporting of incidents. This emphasizes the need for specific policies and comprehensive preventive measures. While the current legislation addresses certain aspects of cyberbullying, a dedicated policy on cyberbullying management is lacking. To promote safer online environments, this study suggests involving various stakeholders and developing tailored prevention and intervention strategies. This includes educating students and staff on cyberbullying, implementing reporting mechanisms, and providing support systems. Further research is needed to explore the role of social media platforms in cyberbullying experiences, involvement of technology companies and stakeholders, and effective strategies for prevention and intervention. Keywords: Cyberbullying, cybercrime, social media, trickery, trolling.

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Association of Cyberbullying Experiences and Perpetration With Suicidality in Early Adolescence

Cited by 30 publications

References 80 publications

Contribution of Risk and Resilience Factors to Suicidality among Mental Health-Help-Seeking Adolescent Outpatients: A Cross-Sectional Study

Contribution of Risk and Resilience Factors to Suicidality among Mental Health-Help-Seeking Adolescent Outpatients: A Cross-Sectional Study

The re‐emerging suicide crisis in the U.S.: Patterns, causes and solutions

Social Media and the Incidence of Cyberbullying in Nigeria: Implications for Creating a Safer Online Environment

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