Social connectedness is well established as an important aspect of adolescence, with higher levels typically resulting in positive mental health and well-being. Cyberbullying is a prevalent concern during adolescence and is a significant contributor to poor mental health outcomes during this important phase of life. Research shows that social connectedness may act as a protective factor for mental health and well-being when young people experience cyberbullying. However, further research is required to elucidate associations between social connectedness, well-being, and cyberbullying over time. This article outlines preliminary findings from the Longitudinal Adolescent Brain Study (LABS). Data are reported from N = 64 LABS participants recruited at age 12 and assessed at four timepoints over a 12-month period, with a total of 204 completed assessments. Structural equation modeling revealed a mediating effect of social connectedness on the relationship between cyberbullying and well-being. In other words, the negative influences of cyberbullying and cybervictimization on well-being scores over time are influenced by levels of social connectedness. The present findings highlight that increased social connectedness in young people is vital to promoting positive well-being over time and can protect well-being in those experiencing cyberbullying and/or cybervictimization. Findings can inform cyberbullying education programs, health care practitioners, parents, and educators on the importance of young people remaining socially connected when experiencing cyberbullying and/or cybervictimization.

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社会联系、网络欺凌和幸福感：纵向青少年大脑研究的初步结果

社会联系已被确立为青春期的一个重要方面，较高的水平通常会带来积极的心理健康和幸福感。网络欺凌是青春期普遍存在的问题，并且是导致这一重要生命阶段心理健康状况不佳的重要原因。研究表明，当年轻人遭受网络欺凌时，社会联系可能成为心理健康和幸福的保护因素。然而，需要进一步的研究来阐明社会联系、幸福感和网络欺凌之间的关系。本文概述了纵向青少年大脑研究 (LABS) 的初步发现。数据来自N = 64 名 LABS 参与者在 12 岁时招募，并在 12 个月期间在四个时间点进行评估，总共完成了 204 次评估。结构方程模型揭示了社会联系对网络欺凌和幸福感之间的关系的中介作用。换句话说，随着时间的推移，网络欺凌和网络受害对幸福分数的负面影响受到社会联系水平的影响。目前的研究结果强调，随着时间的推移，增加年轻人的社会联系对于促进积极的幸福感至关重要，并且可以保护那些遭受网络欺凌和/或网络受害的人的幸福感。调查结果可以为网络欺凌教育计划、医疗保健从业者、父母、