Differential longitudinal outcomes of in-person and cyber victimization in early adolescence.
Objective: Few studies have tested a commonly held assumption that cyber victimization is
more harmful than in-person victimization. This study examined differential longitudinal
relations between in-person and cyber victimization and outcomes, including problem
behaviors and distress symptoms. Possible moderation by gender and grade was also
explored. Method: Participants were 1,542 6th-, 7th-, and 8th-grade students (77% African
American or Black; 21% Latino/a) who completed surveys in the fall, winter, spring, and …
more harmful than in-person victimization. This study examined differential longitudinal
relations between in-person and cyber victimization and outcomes, including problem
behaviors and distress symptoms. Possible moderation by gender and grade was also
explored. Method: Participants were 1,542 6th-, 7th-, and 8th-grade students (77% African
American or Black; 21% Latino/a) who completed surveys in the fall, winter, spring, and …