As social media websites have grown in popularity, public concern about online
victimization has grown as well; however, much less attention has focused on the possible …

A new measure, the Online Social Support Scale, was developed based on previous theory,
research, and measurement of in-person social support. It includes four subscales …

Psychological distress and experiences of peer victimization and social rejection are
common among adolescents. Nevertheless, the growing popularity of online Social Network …

Social networking sites (SNSs) allow users to connect with each other by overcoming
geographical and temporal boundaries and thus empower people to search for social …

The development of social capital in young people is positively associated with educational
attainment, achievement, and psychosocial factors. Prior research has explored factors that …

The use of social media is rapidly increasing, and one of the major discussions of the 21st
century revolves around how the use of these applications will impact on the social …

Little attention has been paid in previous literature to understanding the factors that drive
online social support from a perspective of social psychology. This study validates a …

Over the past few decades, the widespread phenomenon of Internet abuse has gained
attention from the public, academia, and the media. In a departure from this negative …

As social media use is rising among adolescents, the issue of whether this use leads to
positive or negative outcomes warrants greater understanding. This article critically reviews …

Togiveand receive social support is an important aspect of social interaction, andsince the
Internet has become more and more integrated with everyday life, it is no surprise that much …