Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Turkish Journal of Child and Adolescent Mental Health, cilt.31, sa.1, ss.62-75, 2024 (Scopus)
Objectives: The present study aims to determine the frequency of cyber victimization, variables associated with the pandemic, and families’ attitudes toward children’s internet use, and to understand the coping methods of adolescents during the coronavirus disease-2019 pandemic. AAMaterials and Methods: One hundred forty-two patients between the ages of 12 and 18, who applied face-to-face or online Child Psychiatry Department of Kocaeli University during the pandemic period, were included in the study. The Sociodemographic Data Form was administered to parents, the Cyberbullying Scale for Adolescents, the Coping with Cyberbullying Scale for Adolescents, and the Internet Family Attitude Scale to adolescents. Results: It was found that 69% of adolescents were exposed to cyberbullying at least once during the pandemic, 59.2% were female, and the mean age was 14.64±1.81. Adolescents are mostly cyberbullied while playing games (21.8%), text messaging (21.8%), and using social networks (9.9%). Victims most frequently used online security as a coping method and sought significantly less help. It was determined that in families, a negligent attitude is associated with being a cyber victim, despite the high rates. Conclusion: It was determined that cyber victimization in adolescents was high during the pandemic, families were not aware of this situation, and young people did not use appropriate coping methods. In the literature, there are a limited number of studies on adolescents regarding cyber victimization during the pandemic. It is thought that our study is essential to take precautions and make appropriate referrals in a long-lasting pandemic.