Cyberbullying victimization among Vietnamese college students: Social support, self-esteem, coping strategies and depression

DOI: 10.18173/2354-1067.2021-0061

Abstract

The prevalence of cyberbullying victimization among college students tends to increase. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of frequency of cyberbullying victimization, self-esteem, social support and coping strategies on depression symptoms among Vietnamese college students. 606 college students who were victims of cyberbullying completed a questionnaire to evaluate frequency of cyberbullying victimization, level of self-esteem, social support, and frequency of using coping strategies. Results indicated that frequency of cyberbullying victimization and avoidance coping strategies were associated with increase depressive symptoms; meanwhile, social support, self-esteem, and approach coping strategies were associated with decreased depressive symptoms. This research has important implications in developing depression prevention programs for cyberbullying victimization among Vietnamese college students.