Internetgebruik en probleemgedrag Een onderzoek naar de relatie tussen internetgebruik (internetverslaving en cyberpesten) en probleemgedrag (internaliserend en externaliserend)
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Beulen, J.
Chao, L.C.
Garritsen, L.P.
Simons, L.E.
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Research has identified Internet addiction and cyber-bullying as predictors of both internalising and externalising problem behaviours. However, research about the effect of Internet addiction and cyber-bullying on problem behaviours is still in its early stage. Several studies have examined associations between Internet addiction and cyber-bullying and problem behaviour, but only few studies focused on children.
On the basis of previous research, we expected a strong link between Internet addiction and both internalising and externalizing problem behaviour. We also expected a strong link between cyber-bullying and externalising problem behaviour and between cyber-victimization and internalising problem behaviour. A cross-sectional survey among 283 boys and 290 girls, between the ages ten and fourteen, confirmed these expectations.
After two multiple regression analyses it can be concluded that Internet addiction has a significant positive effect on internalising and externalising problem behaviour. Cyber-victimization has a significant positive effect on internalising problem behaviour. However, cyber-bullying has a significant negative effect on internalising problems. The results also show that cyber-bullying has a significant positive effect on externalising problem behaviour. However, there is no significant relationship between cyber-victimization and externalising problems.
The limitations of this research and suggestions for further research are discussed. All in all, it can be concluded that Internet addiction and cyber-bullying are important predictors of problem behaviour. These results can be used in several educational settings, in order to prevent problem behaviour.