Exploring the Interplay of Cyberbullying, Resilience and Body Image Issues in Adolescents

The study aims at assess the interplay of cyberbullying, resilience and body image issues in adolescents. A sample of 150 students (male = 64, female = 86) was drawn from New Delhi, questionnaire was given as CYBVICS, BIQ and CD-RISC-10. T-tests indicated no significant gender differences in male and females. In correlation analysis; non-significant positive correlation emerged between cyberbullying victimization and resilience as well as non-significant negative correlation between cyberbullying victimization and body image issues. However, there was a significant positive relationship between resilience and body image issues meaning that higher levels of resilience are associated with reduced concerns about physical appearance. These findings highlight the necessity of developing resilience for handling adolescents body images problems. Further research implications are mentioned.