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Published October 15, 2022 | Version v1
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Fake digital identity and cyberbullying

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This study aims to determine whether or not there is an association between creating fake user accounts and engaging in behaviors deemed to constitute cyberbullying. A quantitative research methodology was used with a clear descriptive and interpretative intent. The sample comprised 1989 adolescents aged between 10 and 17 years from five regions in Southern Europe, who completed an online questionnaire. The results reveal that adolescents aged 16years were the ones who engaged most in cyberbullying actions. Those who created false profiles tended to engage in more behaviors linked to cyberbullying. Adolescent social media users were mainly older boys who engaged more in cyberbullying behaviors. Relatively few adolescents claim to engage regularly in behaviors linked to cyberbullying. The study concludes that there is an urgent need to provide adolescents with training in the responsible use of digital technologies at an earlier age, before they begin using them assiduously.

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0163-4437

Funding

PROYECTOS DE I+D+i. MODALIDADES “GENERACIÓN DEL CONOCIMIENTO” Y “RETOS INVESTIGACIÓN” 2020 PID2020-113918GB-I00
Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades