Cibervictimización y su impacto en la salud: estudio descriptivo transversal en mujeres españolas influyentes en Instagram: e202509051

Claudia Sánchez Gómez-Tostón; Ana Belén Arredondo Provecho

Authors

Claudia Sánchez Gómez-Tostón Hospital Universitario Fundación Alcorcón. Alcorcón (Madrid). España.
Ana Belén Arredondo Provecho Enfermera de Calidad, Formación, Investigación e Innovación. Grupo de investigación SALBIS. Complejo Asistencial Universitario de León. León. España. / Profesora asociada. Universidad Rey Juan Carlos. Alcorcón (Madrid). España.

Keywords:

Cyber victimization, Cyberbullying, Social networks, Celebrities, Influencers, Woman, Instagram

Abstract

BACKGROUND // The increase in aggressions through social media poses a serious threat to Public Health. The objective of this paper was to verify the existence of cyber victimization in influential women on the social media platform Instagram and determine the health consequences.

METHODS // A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted through an online survey based on the Cyber Victimization Scale in Higher Education. Two additional questions were included to understand the consequences of such events on health. A sample of 150 female Instagram profiles with over 40,000 followers each, dedicated to promoting a healthy lifestyle, whether professionals in this field or not, was selected. Validity was subject to expert judgment, and reliability was measured using Cronbach's alpha. Data collection began in Spain on July 20, 2022, and the study concluded in May 2023.

RESULTS // Fifty women responded. 74% claimed to have experienced some form of cyberbullying, with denigration being more common than identity theft. Regarding the consequences of these acts, 32% reported having suffered from a depressive and/or anxious condition related to this situation. In terms of general conditions, discouragement, stress, and anxiety stood out above the rest.

CONCLUSIONS // This study highlights the importance of increasing research in this area due to the serious consequences it can have on health. It is essential to approach this issue with the initiative to eliminate the currently ingrained routine nature and prevent the emergence of victims and aggressors, especially among younger individuals.

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