Cyberbullying in children and adolescents with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A systematic review Cover Image

Dikkat Eksikliği ve Hiperaktivite Bozukluğu olan çocuk ve ergenlerde siber zorbalık: Sistematik bir gözden geçirme
Cyberbullying in children and adolescents with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A systematic review

Author(s): Ali Çizmeci, Özge Sarıot Ertürk
Subject(s): Individual Psychology, Social psychology and group interaction, Neuropsychology, Behaviorism, Studies in violence and power, Victimology
Published by: Klinik Psikoloji Araştırmaları Derneği
Keywords: attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder; ADHD; cyberbullying; children and adolescents; systematic review;

Summary/Abstract: This systematic review aims to compile studies examining cyberbullying among children and adolescents diagnosed with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and to systematically reveal the relationship between ADHD and cyberbullying. In line with this objective, relevant studies published up to April 2025 were identified through a comprehensive search in the Web of Science, PubMed, ScienceDirect, TR Dizin, DergiPark, and Ulakbim databases using predetermined keywords. Out of the 191 studies initially identified, 9 of them met the inclusion criteria and were included in the review. The selected studies were evaluated in terms of sample characteristics, research design, measurement tools, and findings. The findings suggest that individuals diagnosed with ADHD are at risk for both being victims of cyberbullying and engaging in cyberbullying behavior. Furthermore, factors such as social skills deficits, low frustration tolerance, depression, and anxiety were identified as risk factors of cyber victimization. However, the limited number of studies in the existing literature makes it difficult to draw generalized conclusions. Therefore, further research is needed to provide a more comprehensive and consistent understanding of this issue.

  • Issue Year: 10/2026
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 208-227
  • Page Count: 20
  • Language: Turkish
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