ArticleFrontiers in psychology2025
Cyberbullying victimization predicts substance use and mental health problems in adolescents: data from a large-scale epidemiological investigation.
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- Suicidal ideation and planning in adolescents: Temporal trends (2006-2022) and intersectional inequalities.Social psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology · 2026Article
- A thematic analysis of adolescents' perceptions of cyberbullying and cyberaggression: definitional distinctions and educational gaps.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2026Article
- Development and validation of a scale of cyberbullying and online aggressive conduct in Brazilian adolescents.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2026Article
- Loneliness and nervousness mediated the longitudinal association between sleep disorders and cyberbullying victimization in school-aged adolescents.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2025Article
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Abstract
Purpose: This study investigated the potential association of cyberbullying victimization (CyVic) on substance use and mental health-related behaviors among Brazilian adolescents, using data derived from the National Survey of School Health (PeNSE). Method: The sample comprised 146,536 adolescents aged up to 17 years, who were selected through probabilistic and representative sampling. Participants were categorized into two groups: cyber-victim group (CYB), comprising those who reported experiencing threats, offense, or humiliation on social media platforms or messaging apps 30 days before the survey, and non-cybervictim group (nCYB). Results: Of the participants, 13.3% were classified in the CYB group, with the majority being girls (61.9%) compared to boys (38.1%). The CYB group showed a significantly higher prevalence of substance use, with 22% of these youths reporting illicit drug use compared with 11% in the nCYB group. The CYB group also exhibited significant alcohol and tobacco consumption, as well as the initiation of these substances at a younger average age compared to the nCYB group. Sadness, helplessness, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts were significantly higher in the CYB group. The CYB group also reported lower parental understanding and a higher incidence of aggression, sexual abuse, and episodes of violence among peers and family members. Conclusion: The study results revealed the negative consequences of CyVic, emphasizing the need for effective strategies to address this issue and promote adolescent mental health.
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