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Aggression in the Digital Era: Assessing the Validity of the Cyber Motivations for Aggression and Deviance Scale.

ABSTRACT: Empirical studies of adult cyber-aggression are sparse, partly due to a lack of validated assessments. We evaluated a new measure, the Cyber Motivations for Aggression and Deviance (Cyber-MAD) scale, designed to assess the motivations of adult cyber-aggression. Psychometric properties and factor structure were examined across three adult samples who regularly used the internet and reported a history of cyber-aggression. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis of the motivations for cyber-aggression indicated an eight-factor model best fit the data, with separable factors emerging for cyber-aggression motivated by a desire to affiliate with others (Social Bonding), advance or defend political/social issues (Social Activism), act on angry feelings (Reactive Aggression), cope with relationship stress (Interpersonal Distress), satisfy impulsive urges (Impulsivity), adopt a new online persona (Virtual Dissociation), experience excitement (Thrill-Seeking), and seek revenge (Vengeance). Overall, the Cyber-MAD scale showed good internal consistency, structural stability across samples, and construct validity, supporting its initial validation.

SUBMITTER: DeMarsico D

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9636490 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Aggression in the Digital Era: Assessing the Validity of the Cyber Motivations for Aggression and Deviance Scale.

DeMarsico Dominick D Bounoua Nadia N Miglin Rickie R Sadeh Naomi N

Assessment 20210205 4

Empirical studies of adult cyber-aggression are sparse, partly due to a lack of validated assessments. We evaluated a new measure, the <i>Cyber Motivations for Aggression and Deviance</i> (Cyber-MAD) scale, designed to assess the motivations of adult cyber-aggression. Psychometric properties and factor structure were examined across three adult samples who regularly used the internet and reported a history of cyber-aggression. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis of the motivations for c ...[more]

PMID: 33543635

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Aggression in the Digital Era: Assessing the Validity of the Cyber Motivations for Aggression and Deviance Scale.

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Aggression in the Digital Era: Assessing the Validity of the Cyber Motivations for Aggression and Deviance Scale.

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