Citation

Akarsu O, Budak M, Okanlı A. Arch. Psychiatr. Nurs. 2022; 41: 181-187.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2022, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.apnu.2022.06.004

PMID

36428046

Abstract

PURPOSE: The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship of childhood trauma with cyberbullying and cyber victimization levels among health sciences and medical faculty students.

METHOD: This study was conducted with 350 students studying at the health sciences and medical faculty of a university in Istanbul. The data were collected using an information form, the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire, the Cyber Bullying Scale, and the Cyber Victimization Scale.

RESULTS: A significant positive correlation was found between the childhood trauma and cyberbullying and cyber victimization levels of the students. A significant positive correlation was also found between cyber victimization and cyberbullying levels.

CONCLUSION: Students at risk of cyber bullying and cyber victimization should be identified, and awareness and coping programs should be planned.

Language: en

Keywords

Childhood trauma; Cyber bullying; Cyber victimization; University student