ICPS
2021 APS Virtual Convention · 2021
The Elephant in the Room: Effects of Cyberbullying Experiences on Political Affiliation
- Ana Battaglia
California State University Los Angeles - Vanessa Nuno
California State University, Los Angeles - Patricia Santana
California State University Los Angeles - Debra Garcia
California State University, Los Angeles
Abstract
The aim of the study was to investigate how political views and social media use affect online adult cyberbullying on Facebook. Results found that Republicans reported significantly higher rates of Cyberbullying compared to Democrats F(1,1) = 4.695, p<.05. Thus political affiliation impacted online victimization during the highly contentious 2020 election.
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