Cyberbullying Involvement of Adolescents with Low Vision Compared to Typical Adolescents, as Related to Perceived Social Support

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Abstract

This study examined adolescents with low vision (LV) compared to students without disabilities regarding their cyberbullying experiences, as related to perceived social support. Sample consisted of 407 students (61 with LV) who completed self-reported questionnaires. Findings revealed that students with LV are using the computer and the Internet as much as the typical students, but students with LV had less frequent Internet interactions with friends. Students with LV reported being more involved in cyberbullying as cybervictims, cyberperpetrators, cyberwitnesses, knowing someone and telling their online experience to another, and having lower social support compared to students without disabilities. Students with LV are more willing to report and to share their online experiences with another person. The findings add to our knowledge about students’ experiences of cyberbullying and suggest implementing effective coping strategies programs to raise the awareness of cyberbullying risky behavior.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)105-115
Number of pages11
JournalJournal of Aggression, Maltreatment and Trauma
Volume26
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 7 Feb 2017

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© 2017 Taylor & Francis.

Keywords

  • adolescents
  • cyberbullying
  • low vision
  • perceived social support

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