DOI of the published article https://10.47476/assyari.v8i4.13469
The Influence of Digital Empathy on Cyberbullying Behavior Among Early Adult TikTok Users in Sidoarjo
Pengaruh Empati Digital terhadap Perilaku Cyberbullying pada Pengguna TikTok Dewasa Awal di Sidoarjo
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https://doi.org/10.21070/ups.12342Keywords:
Digital Empathy, Cyberbullying, TikTok, Early Adulthood, Social MediaAbstract
The increasingly widespread use of social media, particularly TikTok, has led to more intense interactions in the digital space. This situation not only facilitates communication but can also give rise to cyberbullying. This study aims to examine the influence of digital empathy on cyberbullying behavior among young adult TikTok users in Sidoarjo. Using a quantitative approach and uses purposive sampling to survey 270 respondents aged 18-25 years. The research instruments included the Digital Empathy Scale adapted from Vossen and Valkenburg (r = 0,7826) and the Cyberbullying Scale adapted from Willard (r = 0,916). Data were analyzed using simple linear regression with the aid of SPSS. The results indicate a significant negative effect of digital empathy on cyberbullying behavior (β = 0,689; p = 0,001), explaining 47,5% (R² = 0,475). The higher the level of digital empathy, the lower the tendency for young adult TikTok users to engage in cyberbullying.
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