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The amplification of cyberhate victimisation by discrimination and low life satisfaction: can supportive environments mitigate the risks?

The amplification of cyberhate victimisation by discrimination and low life satisfaction: can supportive environments mitigate the risks?

Görzig, Anke ORCID: 0000-0002-7623-0836, Blaya, Catherine, Bedrosova, Marie, Audrin, Catherine and Machackova, Hana (2022) The amplification of cyberhate victimisation by discrimination and low life satisfaction: can supportive environments mitigate the risks? Journal of Early Adolescence, 43 (1). pp. 5-36. ISSN 0272-4316 (Print), 1552-5449 (Online) (doi:https://doi.org/10.1177/02724316221078826)

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Abstract

There is some indication that discrimination as well as low levels of life satisfaction render young people at risk of cyberhate victimization. Adopting a socio-ecological perspective, this paper examines whether supportive family, peer and school environments may buffer against the effects of perceived discrimination and low life satisfaction on cyberhate victimization. Data from four countries (N = 3,396) of the EU Kids Online IV survey on children aged 11-17 (51% girls) revealed a positive association between perceived discrimination and cyberhate victimization, but this impact was moderated by supportive family and peer environments. A negative association between life satisfaction and cyberhate victimization was mitigated by peer support. However, no associations with the school context were found. The current study provides new insights on how social support on different levels of the social environment may buffer against potential risk factors for cyberhate victimization and can inform decision-makers towards intervention and prevention strategies.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: cyberhate, discrimination, life satisfaction, social support, socio-ecological systems
Subjects: H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General)
Faculty / School / Research Centre / Research Group: Faculty of Education, Health & Human Sciences
Faculty of Education, Health & Human Sciences > Institute for Lifecourse Development
Faculty of Education, Health & Human Sciences > Institute for Lifecourse Development > Centre for Inequalities
Faculty of Education, Health & Human Sciences > Institute for Lifecourse Development > Centre for Vulnerable Children and Families
Faculty of Education, Health & Human Sciences > School of Human Sciences (HUM)
Last Modified: 08 Dec 2022 13:06
URI: http://gala.gre.ac.uk/id/eprint/35146

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