Sleep-Related Concerns Mediate the Association Between Cyber-Sexual Victimization and Psychological Distress Among Diverse University Students.

IF 3.9 2区心理学 Q1 PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIAL

Cyberpsychology, behavior and social networking Pub Date : 2025-09-09 DOI:10.1177/21522715251375417

Casie H Morgan,Lindsay M Stager,Alexandra N Brockdorf,Nashalys K Salamanca,Stephanie Amaya,Christin A Mujica,Kelly Cue Davis,Ruschelle Leone,Lindsay M Orchowski,Amanda K Gilmore,Cristina López

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Abstract

Experiences of cyber-sexual violence, that is, sexually aggressive behaviors committed through digital interfaces, are associated with posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) and suicidality. Several variables, including sleep, also contribute to PTSS and suicidality risk. This cross-sectional study expands what is already known about cyber-sexual violence and psychological distress by investigating associations between cyber-sexual victimization, sleep-related concerns, PTSS, and suicidality among diverse university students. A total of 2,160 university students aged 18-25 (Mage = 20.09 years, 68.8 percent women) completed assessments of demographic variables, cyber-sexual victimization, PTSS, suicidality, and sleep-related concerns. Students with marginalized sexual or gender identities reported significantly higher levels of cyber-sexual victimization, sleep-related concerns, PTSS, and suicidality compared with heterosexual and cisgender students. Two mediation analyses were conducted with cyber-sexual victimization as the independent variable, PTSS and suicidality as the outcomes, sleep-related concerns as a mediator, and gender identity and sexual orientation as covariates. Cyber-sexual victimization was directly related to PTSS (β = 0.37, CI = [3.88, 4.86]) and sleep-related concerns mediated this association (β = 0.07, CI = [0.06, 0.09]). Cyber-sexual victimization was also directly related to suicidality (β = 0.31, CI = [1.30, 1.71]) and sleep-related concerns mediated this association (β = 0.05, CI = [0.03, 0.06]) as well. These findings highlight cyber-sexual violence as a risk factor for poorer psychological well-being among university students. In addition, sleep-related concerns helped explain these associations, suggesting that evidence-based sleep interventions may improve psychological distress in the context of trauma-related symptoms.

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不同大学生网络性侵害与心理困扰的关系：睡眠相关问题的中介作用。

网络性暴力的经历，即通过数字界面实施的性侵犯行为，与创伤后应激症状（PTSS）和自杀有关。包括睡眠在内的几个变量也会导致ptsd和自杀风险。这项横断面研究通过调查不同大学生的网络性侵害、睡眠相关问题、创伤后应激障碍和自杀之间的关系，扩展了对网络性暴力和心理困扰的已知认识。共有2160名18-25岁的大学生（年龄20.09岁，68.8%为女性）完成了人口统计变量、网络性侵害、创伤后应激障碍、自杀倾向和睡眠相关问题的评估。与异性恋和异性恋学生相比，性身份或性别身份被边缘化的学生报告的网络性侵害、睡眠相关问题、创伤后应激障碍和自杀率明显更高。以网络性侵害为自变量，ptsd和自杀为结果，睡眠相关为中介变量，性别认同和性取向为协变量，进行了两项中介分析。网络性侵害与创伤后应激障碍直接相关（β = 0.37, CI =[3.88, 4.86]），睡眠相关担忧介导了这种关联（β = 0.07, CI =[0.06, 0.09]）。网络性侵害也与自杀直接相关（β = 0.31, CI =[1.30, 1.71]），睡眠相关的担忧也介导了这种关联（β = 0.05, CI =[0.03, 0.06]）。这些发现强调了网络性暴力是大学生心理健康状况较差的一个风险因素。此外，睡眠相关的担忧有助于解释这些关联，表明循证睡眠干预可能改善创伤相关症状背景下的心理困扰。

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Cyberpsychology, behavior and social networking PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIAL-

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9.60

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3.00%

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123

期刊介绍： Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking is a leading peer-reviewed journal that is recognized for its authoritative research on the social, behavioral, and psychological impacts of contemporary social networking practices. The journal covers a wide range of platforms, including Twitter, Facebook, internet gaming, and e-commerce, and examines how these digital environments shape human interaction and societal norms. For over two decades, this journal has been a pioneering voice in the exploration of social networking and virtual reality, establishing itself as an indispensable resource for professionals and academics in the field. It is particularly celebrated for its swift dissemination of findings through rapid communication articles, alongside comprehensive, in-depth studies that delve into the multifaceted effects of interactive technologies on both individual behavior and broader societal trends. The journal's scope encompasses the full spectrum of impacts—highlighting not only the potential benefits but also the challenges that arise as a result of these technologies. By providing a platform for rigorous research and critical discussions, it fosters a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between technology and human behavior.