Attacking others online: The formation of cyberbullying in late adolescence.

• DOI: 10.1037/a0028113
• Publication Date: 2012-04-30T14:30:10Z
• Authors: Christopher P. Ba...; Douglas A. Gentile
• Keywords: Adolescent Development

Cyberbullying frequency is related to a wide range of negative outcomes. Little research has attempted delineate the long-term predictors and mechanisms predict cyberbullying. Study 1 (N 493) used correlational study that tested our model This predicted cyberbullying function positive attitudes toward cyberbullying, which are formed by strength anonymity exists in aggressing against others mediated world. Results showed strong support for model. 2 181) longitudinal design further test Participants completed measures cyber-victimization at Wave 1, again two months later. Positive reinforcement tactics were also assessed 2. stability Future implications discussed.