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http://hdl.handle.net/10071/34046| Author(s): | Pereira, N. Ferreira, P. da C. Oliveira, S. Simão, A. M. V. |
| Date: | 2025 |
| Title: | Bystander apathy in cyberbullying: When moral engagement disconnects |
| Journal title: | Análise Social |
| Volume: | 60 |
| Number: | 254 |
| Reference: | Pereira, N., Ferreira, P. da C., & Simão, A. M. V. (2025). Bystander apathy in cyberbullying: When moral engagement disconnects. Análise Social, 60(254), Article e2214. https://doi.org/10.31447/202214 |
| ISSN: | 0003-2573 |
| DOI (Digital Object Identifier): | 10.31447/202214 |
| Keywords: | Bystander apathy Cyberbullying Moral beliefs Moral disengagement |
| 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. |
| Peerreviewed: | yes |
| Access type: | Open Access |
| Appears in Collections: | BRU-RI - Artigos em revistas científicas internacionais com arbitragem científica |
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