Cyberbullying Victimization and Perpetration in Adolescents with High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder: Correlations with Depression, Anxiety, and Suicidality

Hu, Huei-Fan; Liu, Tai‐Ling; Hsiao, Ray C.; Ni, Hsing‐Chang; Liang, Sophie Hsin-Yi; Lin, Chiao-Fan; Chan, Hsiang-Lin; Hsieh, Yueh‐Ling; Wang, Liang‐Jen; Lee, Min-Jing; Chou, Wen-Jiun

doi:10.1007/s10803-019-04060-7

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“…Based on the earlier studies discussed, we assumed the following: (H1) a high prevalence rate among cyber victims in both boys and girls [13,14,52]; (H2) higher rates of cyber-aggression among older, male boys [13,53,54]; (H3) lower rates of cyber-victimization among older participants [13,53,54]; (H4) significant associations between cyber status (i.e., cyberbully, cyber victim, double role, or non-cyber), and depression, anxiety state, and anxiety trait. Concerning our fifth assumption (H5), we expected state anxiety and trait anxiety to mediate the relationships between cyber-victimization and cyber-aggression, in line with previous studies that confirmed partial or total mediation effects of anxiety [25,26,34]. However, we were also interested in exploring which of the two anxiety dimensions has a more substantial effect on the relationship between cyberbullying and depression.…”

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“…Previous research suggested that cyberbullying perpetration is significantly associated with depression, and anxiety seems to partially or fully mediate this relationship in both clinical and non-clinical populations [25,26]. High levels of depression and stress were found to increase the probability of being both a cyberbullying victim as well as a cyberbullying perpetrator [27].…”

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Exploring the Mediating Roles of State and Trait Anxiety on the Relationship between Middle Adolescents’ Cyberbullying and Depression

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Maftei

2020

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Cyberbullying is a global problem with significant negative implications, especially among more vulnerable populations, such as adolescents. Previous research suggested that cyberbullying is significantly associated with depression, and anxiety seems to partially or fully mediate this relationship. We aimed to investigate the prevalence and the relationships between cyberbullying status (i.e., cyberbully, cyber victim, double role, or non-cyber), gender, and age. We also explored the mediating roles of state and trait anxiety on the relationship between adolescents’ cyberbullying victimization, cyber-aggressiveness, and depression. Our sample consisted of 501 middle adolescents aged from 12 to 15 years (M = 14.00; SD = 0.80; 51.1% males). The results suggested no significant associations between participants’ status, gender, or age. Mediation analyses suggested that the relationship between cyber-victimization, cyber-aggressiveness, and depression was mediated by state anxiety and not trait anxiety. We discuss the implications of the current findings in understanding cyberbullying’s psychological consequences and their relevant practical implications for prevention and intervention programs.

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Exploring the Mediating Roles of State and Trait Anxiety on the Relationship between Middle Adolescents’ Cyberbullying and Depression

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2020

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“…The CEQ-OS has acceptable reliability and validity and has been used frequently in studies on children and adolescents in Taiwan [34]. Participants whose CEQ-OS was level I, II, or III were classified as low occupational SESs, and those whose CEQ-OS was level IV or V were classified as high occupational SESs [35]. Caregivers' frequency of attending religious activities were classified into high (frequently) and low (occasionally or never).…”

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Affiliate Stigma and Related Factors in Family Caregivers of Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

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This cross-sectional questionnaire study examined factors related to affiliate stigma among caregivers of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and the association of affiliate stigma with caregivers’ unfavorable attitude toward ADHD and moderators. The affiliate stigma of 400 caregivers of children with ADHD was assessed using the Affiliate Stigma Scale. Caregivers’ and children’s factors related to affiliate stigma were examined using multiple regression analysis. Associations of affiliate stigma with caregivers’ unfavorable attitudes toward children’s diagnoses, pharmacotherapy, behavioral therapy, and biological explanations of the etiologies of ADHD were examined using logistic regression analysis. Female caregivers and those caring for girls with ADHD had higher levels of affiliate stigma than did male caregivers and those caring for boys. Higher education levels in caregivers and more severe inattention symptoms in children were associated with higher levels of affiliate stigma. A higher level of affiliate stigma was also significantly associated with unfavorable attitudes toward children’s diagnoses, pharmacotherapy and behavioral therapy, and etiological explanations for ADHD. Multiple factors of caregivers and children were related to affiliate stigma in caregivers of children with ADHD. Affiliate stigma is significantly associated with caregivers’ unfavorable attitude toward ADHD.

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“…Previous studies have shown that autistic children and adolescents are more vulnerable when it comes to traditional bullying [ 31 , 32 ]. Furthermore, recent studies have shown that autistic adolescents are also at risk of being victims of cyberbullying and that there is an association between cyberbullying victimization and depression and anxiety among teens with autism [ 33 , 34 ]. Nevertheless, the content analysis showed that a majority of the tweets specifically mentioning Thunberg were on “her side”.…”

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Online Attitudes and Information-Seeking Behavior on Autism, Asperger Syndrome, and Greta Thunberg

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Gabarrón

Dechsling

2021

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The purpose of this study was to examine Internet trends data and sentiment in tweets mentioning autism, Asperger syndrome, and Greta Thunberg during 2019. We used mixed methods in analyzing sentiment and attitudes in viral tweets and collected 1074 viral tweets on autism that were published in 2019 (tweets that got more than 100 likes). The sample from Twitter was compared with search patterns on Google. In 2019, Asperger syndrome was closely connected to Greta Thunberg, as of the tweets specifically mentioning Asperger (from the total sample of viral tweets mentioning autism), 83% also mentioned Thunberg. In the sample of tweets about Thunberg, the positive sentiment expressed that Greta Thunberg was a role model, whereas the tweets that expressed the most negativity used her diagnosis against her and could be considered as cyberbullying. The Google Trends data also showed that Thunberg was closely connected to search patterns on Asperger syndrome in 2019. The study showed that being open about health information while being an active participant in controversial debates might be used against you but also help break stigmas and stereotypes.

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Cyberbullying Victimization and Perpetration in Adolescents with High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder: Correlations with Depression, Anxiety, and Suicidality

Cited by 45 publications

References 49 publications

Exploring the Mediating Roles of State and Trait Anxiety on the Relationship between Middle Adolescents’ Cyberbullying and Depression

Exploring the Mediating Roles of State and Trait Anxiety on the Relationship between Middle Adolescents’ Cyberbullying and Depression

Affiliate Stigma and Related Factors in Family Caregivers of Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Online Attitudes and Information-Seeking Behavior on Autism, Asperger Syndrome, and Greta Thunberg

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