Theoretical perspectives of parental influence on adolescent cyber behaviour: A bi-national Instagram-based study.

ABSTRACT: An increase in adolescent social media use has exacerbated cyberbullying globally. Instagram has the highest percentage of adolescent users experiencing cybervictimisation. While past research has delved into self-driven or peer-driven motivations of cyberbullying, theory-driven research characterising external factors is integral to understanding the psyche of cyberbullies, victims, or bystanders. Examining factors moderating cyberbullying in the broader social context of family in addition to peers is vital to mitigate cyberbullying. This paper explores factors related to parent and adolescent behaviours and relationships using the theory of planned behaviour. Two Instagram-specific instruments were designed, developed, and validated. Statistical analysis and comparisons were made betwee

SUBMITTER: Achuthan K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9703604 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature