The effects of self-efficacy and locus of control on cyberbully/victim status in adolescents
Journal of Pediatric Nursing, vol.61, 2021 (SCI-Expanded, SSCI, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 61
- Publication Date: 2021
- Doi Number: 10.1016/j.pedn.2021.04.004
- Journal Name: Journal of Pediatric Nursing
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, ASSIA, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, DIALNET
- Keywords: Cyberbully, Cyber victim, Self-efficacy, Locus of control, Adolescents
- Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
© 2021 Elsevier Inc.Purpose: This study adopted a descriptive and correlational investigation of the effect of self-efficacy and locus of control on becoming a cyberbully and victim in adolescents. Design and methods: Data were collected through the Socio-Demographic Data Collection Form, Middle School Self-Efficacy Scale, Internal-External Locus of Control Scale, and Cyberbully/Victim Scale. Whether self-efficacy and locus of control levels predicted becoming a cyberbully and victim was analyzed through multiple linear regression analysis. Results: This study found that the sub-dimensions of self-efficacy and locus of control scales significantly predicted cyberbully and victim becoming. Self-efficacy and locus of control explained 16.8% and 12.8% of the variance in becoming a cyberbully, respectively. The sub-dimension of protective healthcare and family relationships significantly predicted the becoming of both a cyberbully and a cyber victim. Furthermore, it predicted that peer relationships and interpersonal predicted cyberbully status (p < 0.05). Conclusions: This study found that self-efficacy and locus of control significantly affected the becoming of a cyberbully and victim. Practice implications: Interventional studies involving self-efficacy and locus of control to prevent cyberbullying are recommended.