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September 10, 2025Psychiatry Psychology and LawOpen Access

Adult cyberabuse: two intersecting studies examining intrapersonal characteristics and prediction of victimisation and perpetration

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GBGäelle BrottoRLRobyn LincolnLCLine Christophersen

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Overview

Systematic review identifies predictors of cyberabuse in adults, highlighting the interplay of victimisation and perpetration.

Key Points

  • Cyberabuse victimisation shows a connection to higher risks of depression and self-harm behaviors.
  • Perpetration of cyberabuse is linked to traits like lower empathy and higher narcissism, affecting behavior.
  • The interrelation of victimisation and perpetration emphasizes a bidirectional relationship influenced by anger.
  • Findings indicate guidance for interventions that could help regulate online behavior and reduce risks.

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Brotto et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1b81f54b1d3bfb60ec67fhttps://doi.org/10.1080/13218719.2025.2521621
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