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 Aggre

SUBMITTER: DeMarsico D 

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

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature