Cyberbullying victimization among young adults: The role of emotion regulation and self-esteem as protective factors
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Cyberbullying victimization, Emerging adulthood, Emotion regulation, Self-esteemAbstract
Cyberbullying victimization among young adults has become a relevant psychosocial issue, as social media use and the intensity of digital interactions have increased. This condition highlights the importance of examining psychological factors, such as emotion regulation and self-esteem, which are associated with individuals’ vulnerability to becoming victims of cyberbullying. In order to address this issue, this study aimed to analyze the influence of emotion regulation and self-esteem on cyberbullying victimization among young adults in West Java. A quantitative approach was employed involving 385 young adults aged 18–25 years selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using the Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (ERQ), Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES), and Cyberbullying Victimization Scale (CBV) and analyzed using multiple regression analysis. The findings indicated that emotion regulation and self-esteem had significant effects on cyberbullying victimization, both independently and simultaneously. Furthermore, both variables accounted for 30.2 percent to explaining the variance in cyberbullying victimization, while the remaining 69.8 percent was explained by other, unexamined psychosocial factors. These findings suggest that emotion regulation and self-esteem are associated with experiences of cyberbullying victimization among young adults, highlighting the need for greater attention to individuals’ psychological dynamics in efforts to prevent and address cyberbullying.
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