Problematic and aggressive use of ICT in adolescents involved in cyberbullying
Abstract
Youth deals with several online risks like problematic use of technologies and cyberbullying. This study analyses both problems in a representative sample of 1914 primary, secondary and high school adolescents. Results show 8% prevalence of cyberbullying, and high levels of anxiety, aggressiveness and interests’ changes related with problematic technologies use in cyberbullies and cybervictims with respect to not people involved. Both groups involved report recent episodes of cyberbullying but in a low level frequency, with call names, threats and harassment as the most common types, and WhatsApp and social networks as the most tool used for. Influence of sex and school level is also analyzed. In conclusion, the knowledge of both problems from bullies and victims’ perception might help to identity and prevent future experiences.
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