The Relationship Between Internalizing Syndromes and Morbid Curiosity and Cyber Aggression in Adolescents Cyber Aggression in Adolescents
International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Forensic Medicine,
Vol. 14 No. 03 (2024),
6 August 2024
https://doi.org/10.32598/ijmtfm.v14i03.44583
Abstract
Background: Adolescence is a period marked by biological, psychological and behavioral changes, which evoke intense emotional responses in teenagers. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between internalizing syndromes and morbid curiosity, and cyber aggression among adolescents.
Methods: The study population included all male and female middle and high school students in District 3 of Tehran during the academic year 2021-2022. A statistical sample of 375 individuals was randomly selected through cluster sampling. The research utilized the cyber aggression scale for adolescents by Alvarez-Garcia cyber aggression scale for adolescents, the Achenbach and Edelbrock internalizing syndromes scale and the scrivener morbid curiosity scale. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS software, version 26 and AMOS software, version 24.
Results: The results showed a significant structural relationship between internalizing syndromes and cyber aggression, as well as between morbid curiosity and cyber aggression. However, internalizing syndromes and morbid curiosity accounted for only 4.8% of cyber aggression.
Conclusion: These findings have implications for adolescent counseling, psychotherapy, education, training and correctional and rehabilitation centers.
- Internalizing syndromes
- Morbid curiosity
- Cyber aggression
- Adolescents
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