Cyberbullying among young adults in Malaysia: The roles of gender, age and Internet frequency

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Highlights:

• The study explored cyberbullying prevalence among young adults in Malaysia.

• Social media emerged as the primary tool used.

• No significant differences for gender and age on cyberbullying activities.

• Internet frequency significantly predicts cyberbullying.

• A significant cyber-victim-cyberbully cycle was observed.

摘要

•The study explored cyberbullying prevalence among young adults in Malaysia.•Social media emerged as the primary tool used.•No significant differences for gender and age on cyberbullying activities.•Internet frequency significantly predicts cyberbullying.•A significant cyber-victim-cyberbully cycle was observed.

论文关键词:Cyberbully,Cyber-victim,Internet frequency,Age,Gender,Young adults

论文评审过程:Available online 28 January 2015.

论文官网地址:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2015.01.021