Background: Adolescents are at risk for cybervictimization given their easy access to the internet and their increased engagement in online activities. Screening adolescents for cybervictimization experiences is essential to address possible adverse effects and to implement timely interventions to prevent untoward outcomes. Objective: To describe the cybervictimization experiences, reactions and coping mechanisms of Filipino adolescent patients ages 12 to 18 years old at the East Avenue Medical Center Methodology: This is a prospective cross-sectional study that utilized a 4-part questionnaire survey. Data Analysis: Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the results of the study. Results: A total of 72 adolescents were included in the study. Most of the participants were middle adolescents (55.5%), enrolled in junior high school (56%), with a slight female predominance (52.7%). Almost all of the adolescents (98.6%) used the internet and majority (84.72%) had their own mobile phones. Facebook (94.4%), Tiktok (70.8%), Messenger and Instagram (63.8%) were the most commonly used platforms. Cybervictimization experiences within the past 8 months were reported by 31.9%. More males (52.7%) were cyberbullied and cybervictimization was experienced mostly in the seventh grade (30.4%). The most common forms of cybervictimization experienced were online exclusion and impersonation and were related to visual (mean=8.17, SD=1.94) and written (mean=8.56, SD=2.19) cybervictimization. Most adolescent cybervictims either felt scared (391%) or angry (34.8%). Thirty percent (30.4%) claimed not to have been affected while 26% felt embarrassed. Many of the participants either ignored the cyberbullying incidents (60.9%) or cried (47.8%). More than half of the participants disclosed their cybervictimization experiences to others, mostly to their classmates or friends (43.5%). Mobile phone use (p value= 0.021) and a lower grade onset of bullying (p value=0.020) were noted to be statistically significant associated risk factors for cybervictimization. Most adolescents either blocked the bully (52.2%) or asked support from friends (43.5%).The more time the adolescents spent on social media using their mobile phones, the higher the risk of experiencing cybervictimization. Those who experienced cybervictimization earlier may have a higher probability of re-experiencing cybervictimization and further traumatization. Conclusion Different forms of cyberbullying exist and victims may have different reactions and coping strategies towards the experience. Promotion of cybersafety among adolescents and timely psychosocial support and management should be provided to prevent unwanted outcomes.
Adolescent ; Cyberbullying

Various studies have highlighted that women are at a higher risk of becoming victims of cyberbullying, with the severity of cyberbullying among women in many countries increasing and the urgency of having necessary intervention steps by governments and legal institutions in place. Nonetheless, the taboo of discussing mental health and individual struggles has hindered victims from disclosing their cyberbullying experiences they have gone through or are still currently experiencing due to the fear of being discriminated against. Therefore, this study aimed to explore cyberbullying from a victim’s perspective among women with heavy social media usage, as well as their coping strategies. A qualitative research design was utilised to understand the cyberbullying experience and coping strategies among five young women aged between 20 to 26 years old. Participants were recruited through social media. Collected data were analysed using thematic analysis which revealed three cyberbullying themes: “harassment”, “relational aggression” and “trolling”, three initial reaction themes: “anger”, “sadness” and “confusion”, two crossroad themes: “helplessness” and “sense of control” that either lead to the relapse of cyberbullying experience or coping strategies, and three coping strategy themes: “social coping”, “emotion-focused coping” and “problem-focused coping” and lastly, cognitive reappraisal. The findings provide comprehensive insights into understanding cyberbullying experiences and coping strategies among women with heavy social media usage. Understanding the effectiveness of various forms of coping allows mental health professionals to support their clients by finding out the implemented coping strategy and expanding on other forms of coping to build a more holistic support for their clients.
Coping Skills ; Cyberbullying ; Social Media ; Women