Ben Touhemi Donia , Chaabane Maryam , Khemakhem Khaoula , Chiha Khadija , Ayadi Hela , Moalla Yousr
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The average age of participants was 16.65 years. Cyberbullying was reported by 47% of the surveyed adolescents. The major factors associated with cyberbullying in our sample included residing in urban areas (<em>P</em> <!-->=<!--> <!-->0.017), experiencing relational problems with parents (<em>P</em> <!-->=<!--> <!-->0.001) or siblings (<em>P</em> <!-->=<!--> <!-->0.002), the presence of behavioral problems in school (<em>P</em> <!-->=<!--> <!-->0.009), and low academic performance (<em>P</em> <!-->=<!--> <!-->0.000). Among cyberbullying victims, 41.3% exhibited moderate to severe depressive symptoms; 47.8% had moderate to severe anxiety levels, and 29.5% had moderate to severe stress levels. Cyberbullying was strongly correlated with depression (<em>P</em> <!-->=<!--> <!-->0.000), anxiety (<em>P</em> <!-->=<!--> <!-->0.00), and stress (<em>P</em> <!-->=<!--> <!-->0.00).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The results of this study indicate that cyberbullying is widespread within schools and has negative consequences on the mental health of young individuals. 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A pre-established form containing socio-demographic and family information was used. Cyberbullying was assessed using the “Cyber-Harassment Student Survey”. Mental distress was evaluated using the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS-21), validated in Arabic.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Data were collected from 396 adolescents where 54.8% were females. The average age of participants was 16.65 years. Cyberbullying was reported by 47% of the surveyed adolescents. The major factors associated with cyberbullying in our sample included residing in urban areas (<em>P</em> <!-->=<!--> <!-->0.017), experiencing relational problems with parents (<em>P</em> <!-->=<!--> <!-->0.001) or siblings (<em>P</em> <!-->=<!--> <!-->0.002), the presence of behavioral problems in school (<em>P</em> <!-->=<!--> <!-->0.009), and low academic performance (<em>P</em> <!-->=<!--> <!-->0.000). 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Cyberbullying and mental distress among adolescents in secondary school: Tunisian cross sectional study
Purpose
Our study aimed to describe the characteristics of adolescents who are victims of cyberbullying and to evaluate their psychological status.
Methods
This is a cross-sectional, descriptive, and analytical study which was conducted with a sample of adolescents attending 6 different schools in Sfax region (Tunisia) during the month of February 2022. A pre-established form containing socio-demographic and family information was used. Cyberbullying was assessed using the “Cyber-Harassment Student Survey”. Mental distress was evaluated using the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS-21), validated in Arabic.
Results
Data were collected from 396 adolescents where 54.8% were females. The average age of participants was 16.65 years. Cyberbullying was reported by 47% of the surveyed adolescents. The major factors associated with cyberbullying in our sample included residing in urban areas (P = 0.017), experiencing relational problems with parents (P = 0.001) or siblings (P = 0.002), the presence of behavioral problems in school (P = 0.009), and low academic performance (P = 0.000). Among cyberbullying victims, 41.3% exhibited moderate to severe depressive symptoms; 47.8% had moderate to severe anxiety levels, and 29.5% had moderate to severe stress levels. Cyberbullying was strongly correlated with depression (P = 0.000), anxiety (P = 0.00), and stress (P = 0.00).
Conclusion
The results of this study indicate that cyberbullying is widespread within schools and has negative consequences on the mental health of young individuals. Recognizing this prevalence is essential and calls for a prevention strategy against cyber-related issues.
期刊介绍:
The Annales Médico-Psychologiques is a peer-reviewed medical journal covering the field of psychiatry. Articles are published in French or in English. The journal was established in 1843 and is published by Elsevier on behalf of the Société Médico-Psychologique.
The journal publishes 10 times a year original articles covering biological, genetic, psychological, forensic and cultural issues relevant to the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness, as well as peer reviewed articles that have been presented and discussed during meetings of the Société Médico-Psychologique.To report on the major currents of thought of contemporary psychiatry, and to publish clinical and biological research of international standard, these are the aims of the Annales Médico-Psychologiques.