Science Mapping: A Bibliometric Analysis on Cyberbullying and the Psychological Dimensions of the Self

Abstract

Cyberbullying prevalence is increasing in the world, being a form of abuse that follows victims into their most intimate settings. Cyberbullying affects victims’ mental health, self-esteem, emotions, and academic performance. Cyberbullies present low levels of self-control and empathy. This research aimed to map scientific research on Cyberbullying and the Psychological Dimensions of the Self. A bibliometric analysis of scientific documents published in journals indexed in the Web of Science (WoS) was performed. Traditional bibliometric laws were applied and VOSviewer was used to generate visualizations. The annual publications followed exponential growth. Computers in Human Behaviour was the journal with the most publications. Researchers from the USA and Spain were the most prolific. Sameer Hinduja and Justin Patchin were the most cited authors. Hence, there is a growing interest among researchers in Cyberbullying and the emotional aspects of children and adolescents. The USA and Spain were the leading countries in research on this subject. Rosario Ortega-Ruiz, Sameer Hinduja and Justin Patchin were the most prolific and influential authors.

How social media usage affects psychological and subjective well-being: testing a moderated mediation model

“…Also, cyberbullying erodes the trust individuals have in their online connections so that they would become more cautious about sharing personal information or expressing their thoughts and feelings online [99], thus hindering the development of genuine connections and limiting the depth of online social support received. In addition, continuous exposure to cyberbullying can damage a person's self-esteem, self-confidence and self-worth, resulting in a wrong belief that they are undeserving of support or that others will not empathize with their experiences [95,100] which may lead to refraining from seeking or accepting online social support. And those suffering from cyberbullying may also choose not to seek online or offline social support due to fear or anxiety, which would in turn have an adverse impact on their well-being [101].…”

The growth of cyberbullying among youth in higher learning institutions: a bibliometric analysis

“…Despite these studies, inadequate information regarding youth perspectives towards behavioural changes due to increased exposure to digital learning space could still be noticed; thus, there is a need for the current study. However, there are a few bibliometric analyses that indicate a growing interest among researchers in Cyberbullying and the emotional aspects not only among youth or adolescents but also children [24]. The risks associated with a lack of digital well-being strategies for implementing online learning have inadequately been addressed.…”

Differences in Self-Concept and Its Dimensions in Students of the Third Cycle of Primary School, Obligatory Secondary Education, and Baccalaureate

“…Self-concept is a term that has been gaining importance in recent years in the field of psychological research (multidisciplinary, experimental, developmental, educational, or social), together with education educational research, family studies, among other areas, being separately studied or in relation to multiple variables and themes [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 ]. It can be defined as the set of beliefs that an individual has about him/herself at a given moment, conditioned by the positive or negative feelings he/she has about him/herself, which also builds the personality and conditions the social and emotional development of the subject [ 6 , 7 ].…”