Abstract
This study examined the impact of cyberbullying victimization on self-consciousness and grit. A total of 424 participants (89.1%) were included in the analysis. The participants' mean age was 19.6 ± 1.13 years, with 50.7% women and 49.3% men. Participants were grouped into three categories: Non-Victim, Only Relational Bullying Victim, and Cyber & Relational Bullying Victim. Descriptive statistics revealed that the Self-sealing / distrust others scores were higher in the Cyber & Relational Bullying Victim group compared to Non-Victims. In contrast, support scores from teachers, peers, and family were significantly higher for Non-Victims than for victims of only relational bullying or both types of bullying. Correlation analysis revealed positive associations between variables such as perseverance of effort and self-acceptance. Multi-group analysis showed that support from teachers and peers exerted a significant influence on self-sealing/distrust others in Non-Victims, while support from family influenced this variable in the Only Relational Bullying Victim group. Furthermore, self-acceptance had a direct influence on perseverance of effort across all groups. The findings suggest that, in cases of cyberbullying victimization, support from teachers, peers, and family may not effectively improve self-consciousness, particularly self-sealing and self-acceptance. These results contradict earlier studies that found that support could mitigate the negative effects of bullying. One potential explanation for this discrepancy could be the depth of the support provided, highlighting the importance of daily, meaningful communication, particularly for victims of cyberbullying. Additionally, self-acceptance emerged as a crucial factor for enhancing grit, suggesting that promoting self-acceptance may help mitigate the effects of bullying-related anxiety.
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