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Publication Detailed Description
Journal Title
Análise Social
Year (definitive publication)
2025
Language
English
Country
Portugal
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Alternative Titles
(Portuguese) Efeito espectador no ciberbullying: Quando o envolvimento moral se desliga
Abstract
This study explored how adolescents’ moral beliefs and moral disengagement explain bystander apathy in cyberbullying. Semi-structured interviews with adolescents aged 13 to 20 (n = 100, m = 15.74, sd = 1.52, 52% boys) were conducted. Results from a thematic analysis indicated four main themes. Theme 1 suggested that although perceived as morally wrong, the severity of cyberbullying was devalued. Theme 2 highlighted a moral conflict between intervening and ignoring. Themes 3 and 4 focused on moral disengagement to justify cyberbullying and bystander apathy. Findings highlight the role of moral beliefs and moral disengagement regarding bystander behavior in cyberbullying.
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Keywords
Bystander apathy,Cyberbullying,Moral beliefs,Moral disengagement
Fields of Science and Technology Classification
- Psychology - Social Sciences
Funding Records
| Funding Reference | Funding Entity |
|---|---|
| PTDC/PSI-GER/1918/2020 | Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia |
| UIDP/04527/2020 | Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia |
| UIDB/04527/2020 | Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia |
