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ReviewChildren (Basel, Switzerland)2026

Study of the Relationship Between Cyberbullying and Mental Health in Adolescents-A Systematic Review.

Jorge Casaña Mohedo, María Teresa Murillo-Llorente, Marcelino Perez-Bermejo, María Ester Legidos-García, Miriam Martínez-Peris

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Review in Children (Basel, Switzerland), 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Authors and funding

5 authors.

Jorge Casaña MohedoSONEV Research Group, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Catholic University of Valencia, 46007 Valencia, Spain.ORCID 0000-0001-9647-5980
María Teresa Murillo-LlorenteSONEV Research Group, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Catholic University of Valencia, 46007 Valencia, Spain.ORCID 0000-0001-9905-0443
Marcelino Perez-BermejoSONEV Research Group, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Catholic University of Valencia, 46007 Valencia, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-5027-4785
María Ester Legidos-GarcíaSONEV Research Group, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Catholic University of Valencia, 46007 Valencia, Spain.ORCID 0000-0001-5468-4434
Miriam Martínez-PerisSONEV Research Group, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Catholic University of Valencia, 46007 Valencia, Spain.

Funding

Fundación Universidad Católica de Valencia G97025787
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundCyberbullying has emerged as a major public health concern with profound psychological repercussions on the adolescent population. The shift toward virtual communication has fundamentally altered interpersonal dynamics, removing the spatio-temporal barriers of aggression and creating new challenges for mental health.

methodsA systematic review was conducted following PRISMA 2020 guidelines, including a comprehensive update executed in February 2026. Searches were performed across PubMed, EBSCO, Web of Science, and Scopus. The review included observational and experimental studies involving adolescents (aged 10-19 years) reporting clinical mental health outcomes. Methodological quality was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) critical appraisal tools.

resultsForty-two high-quality articles were selected. Key findings include the following: Prevalence: A median cyber-victimization prevalence of 19.1% was identified, although significant methodological heterogeneity exists with ranges between 2.1% and 88.0%. CLINICAL IMPACT: Victims exhibited significantly elevated rates of depression (90%) and anxiety (87%) compared to uninvolved peers. Suicidality: Victimization is a critical risk factor, with suicide attempts reported in 19.0% of victims, compared to 3.0% in aggressors. Vulnerable Groups: Adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) demonstrated extreme vulnerability, with victimization rates between 64.1% and 68.9%. Additionally, females and LGBTQ+ youth showed a higher risk of symptom internalization and post-traumatic stress. The Role of the Bystander: Observers experienced fear, moral frustration, and helplessness, acting as either passive reinforcers or active upstanders depending on the school climate. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS: Effective prevention requires a socio-ecological approach that transcends the classroom, integrating families, healthcare centers, and technological platforms. A transition toward modernized cyber-education is recommended, utilizing interactive tools and "serious games" to foster empathy.

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adolescentsanxietycyberbullyingdepressionmental healthpreventionsuicide ideationsystematic review

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PMID41897080
PMCPMC13025276

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