Substance Use among Cyberbullying Victims During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Moderated Mediation Model of Mental Health Problems and Telemedicine Services Use.
The usage of substances among adolescents remains a prominent social concern, especially during COVID-19. In parallel, cyberbullying has emerged as another significant challenge, affecting the well-being and health of students as they spend more time online. We investigated the correlation between c...
| Published in: | Child & Adolescent Social Work Journal Vol. 43; no. 1; pp. 157 - 169 |
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