Investigation of cyberbullying and victimizati̇on in terms of coping and alexithymi̇a in adolescent

The aim of this study is to examine the adolescents' cyberbullying and victimization situations in terms of coping and alexithymia. The research group consisted of 420 students, 207 female and 213 male, studying in the province of Ağrı in the 2018-2019 academic year. "Cyberbullying and Victimization Scale", "Coping Scale", "Alexithymia Scale" and "Personal Information Form" were used to collect the data. Descriptive statistical measures (frequency and percentages), confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and multiple regression analysis were used in the study. As a result of the research; It was concluded that adolescents' coping strategies significantly predicted cyberbullying, victimization and alexithymia. In addition, the level of alexithymia significantly predicted cyberbullying and victimization. As a result of the research; It was concluded that adolescents coping strategies significantly predicted cyberbullying, victimization and alexithymia. In addition, the level of alexithymia significantly predicted cyberbullying and victimization. It is concluded that alexithymia has a mediating effect between cyber bullying and victimization strategies and coping strategies.