The relationship of childhood trauma with cyberbullying and cyber victimization among university students

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship of childhood trauma with cyberbullying and cyber victimization levels among health sciences and medical faculty students.Method: This study was conducted with 350 students studying at the health sciences and medical faculty of a university in Istanbul. The data were collected using an information form, the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire, the Cyber Bullying Scale, and the Cyber Victimization Scale.Results: A significant positive correlation was found between the childhood trauma and cyberbullying and cyber victimization levels of the students. A significant positive correlation was also found between cyber victimization and cyberbullying levels.Conclusion: Students at risk of cyber bullying and cyber victimization should be identified, and awareness and coping programs should be planned.