McLoughlin Larisa T, Simcock Gabrielle, Schwenn Paul, Beaudequin Denise, Boyes Amanda, Parker Marcella, Lagopoulos Jim, Hermens Daniel F
Thompson Institute, University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia.
Cyberpsychol Behav Soc Netw. 2022 May;25(5):301-309. doi: 10.1089/cyber.2020.0539. Epub 2022 Apr 11.
Social connectedness is well established as an important aspect of adolescence, with higher levels typically resulting in positive mental health and well-being. Cyberbullying is a prevalent concern during adolescence and is a significant contributor to poor mental health outcomes during this important phase of life. Research shows that social connectedness may act as a protective factor for mental health and well-being when young people experience cyberbullying. However, further research is required to elucidate associations between social connectedness, well-being, and cyberbullying over time. This article outlines preliminary findings from the Longitudinal Adolescent Brain Study (LABS). Data are reported from = 64 LABS participants recruited at age 12 and assessed at four timepoints over a 12-month period, with a total of 204 completed assessments. Structural equation modeling revealed a mediating effect of social connectedness on the relationship between cyberbullying and well-being. In other words, the negative influences of cyberbullying and cybervictimization on well-being scores over time are influenced by levels of social connectedness. The present findings highlight that increased social connectedness in young people is vital to promoting positive well-being over time and can protect well-being in those experiencing cyberbullying and/or cybervictimization. Findings can inform cyberbullying education programs, health care practitioners, parents, and educators on the importance of young people remaining socially connected when experiencing cyberbullying and/or cybervictimization.
社会联系已被确认为青少年时期的一个重要方面，较高的社会联系水平通常会带来积极的心理健康和幸福感。网络欺凌是青少年时期普遍存在的一个问题，也是这个重要人生阶段心理健康状况不佳的一个重要原因。研究表明，当年轻人遭受网络欺凌时，社会联系可能会成为心理健康和幸福感的一个保护因素。然而，需要进一步的研究来阐明社会联系、幸福感和网络欺凌之间随时间变化的关联。本文概述了青少年大脑纵向研究（LABS）的初步结果。数据来自64名LABS参与者，他们在12岁时被招募，并在12个月内的四个时间点接受评估，总共完成了204次评估。结构方程模型揭示了社会联系在网络欺凌与幸福感之间的关系中起到了中介作用。换句话说，随着时间的推移，网络欺凌和网络受害对幸福感得分的负面影响受到社会联系水平的影响。目前的研究结果突出表明，年轻人社会联系的增加对于长期促进积极的幸福感至关重要，并且可以保护那些遭受网络欺凌和/或网络受害的人的幸福感。研究结果可以让网络欺凌教育项目、医疗保健从业者、家长和教育工作者了解到，年轻人在遭受网络欺凌和/或网络受害时保持社会联系的重要性。
