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The Role of Perceived Social Support in the Relationship and Mental Health Difficulties in Adolescents

Mahsa Sarya

The purpose of the study was to determine whether experiences of being bullied or cyberbullied are associated with mental health issues and whether these associations are influenced by gender and perceived social support. An online survey was used to obtain information from 3737 year 8 students (aged 12 and 13; 50.1% male). The online survey includes questions about mental health challenges, perceived social support, and bullying victims. We tested whether perceived social support and gender had any moderating effects on the links between bullying, cyberbullying, and mental health issues. In order to examine different sources of perceived social support, four models were estimated (from family, friends and peers, professional sources, and the perception of having no support). The findings of these analyses suggested.