Examining the relationship of online trolling behavior with revenge and loneliness in individuals using social media

In this study, it is aimed to examine whether revenge and loneliness are possible predictors of online trolling behavior in social media users and whether these variables vary according to some demographic variables. The study was conducted on 399 social media users and a relational survey model was used. Demographic Information Form, Online Trolling Behavior Scale, Revenge Scale and Loneliness Scale were used. Independent Sample T-Test, ANOVA, Kruskal Wallis-H and Regression tests were used to analyze the data. As a result of the study, it was found that revenge and loneliness significantly predicted online trolling behavior scores by 7.2%. It was found that there was a significant difference in favor of men in the level of revenge according to gender. It was found that there was a significant difference in the mean scores of the online troll behavior scale according to age in favor of the 18-25 age group. It was found that there was a significant difference in the mean scores of the loneliness scale according to age in favor of the 18-25 age group. According to the level of education, the mean scores of online trolling behavior show a significant difference in favor of university graduates. According to income level, the mean ranks of the revenge scale show a significant difference in favor of the low-income group. According to income level, the mean ranks of the loneliness scale show a significant difference in favor of the low-income group. Suggestions for research findings and future research are presented.