Debriefing Information

Thank you very much for participating in this study. It aims to examine whether the level of effective and mature language strategies preferred by people are related to the frequency with which they have experienced cyberbullying and/or been involved in harassing others online. It will also examine the relationship between the experience and perpetration of cyberbullying and the level of depressive symptoms. Individuals who have better language strategies when dealing with cyberbullying are thought to experience lower levels of depression as a result, and be less likely to be involved in cyberbullying others.

You can no longer withdraw from the study as you have submitted your data. However, please remember that all data is anonymous and confidential.

If you have been distressed by any of the issues raised in this study, here are some contact details that may be helpful:

ChildLine Cyberbullying – Helpline: 0800 111, website: www.childline.org.uk

ChildLine is a private and confidential service for children and young people up to the age of 19. You can
contact a ChildLine counsellor about anything.

Bullying UK – Helpline: 0808 800 2222, website: www.bullying.co.uk

Bullying UK helps victims of bullying through strengthening family relationships. This includes for mental
health concerns, aggression in the home and family breakdowns.

Victim Support – Helpline: 0808 1689 111, website: www.victimsupport.org.uk

Victim Support helps anyone affected by a crime including witnesses and can offer emotional support,
practical information and practical help with any situation.

Samaritans – Helpline: 116 123 (FREE in UK), website: www.samaritans.org, email: jo@samaritans.org

Samaritans helpline will give you the time and space to talk about feelings of negativity about yourself
to help explore the problems and understand them better.

Please note that I am not able to advise victims of cyberbullying. If you have any concerns about this issue or your mental heath, please contact the sources of support above, ask someone you trust for advice or contact your GP.

Thank you again for your time and participation.

Researcher contact details:
Mohammad S. Munazzam
School of Psychology
University of Central Lancashire
Preston
PR1 2HE
Email: msmunazzam@uclan.ac.uk

Supervisor contact details:
Dr. Jo Bryce
School of Psychology
University of Central Lancashire
Preston
PR1 2HE
Email: JBryce@uclan.ac.uk

Cyber-bullying Dynamics and Language Methods