Journal article
Media Parenting Practices and Early Adolescent Cyberbullying: Findings From the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Study
Journal of adolescent health, v 79(3), pp 382-389
30 Jun 2026
PMID: 42376722
Abstract
To determine associations between media parenting practices and cyberbullying in a national cohort of early adolescents.
We analyzed cross-sectional data from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Study (N = 9,686; 48.2% female, 44.7% non-White), Year 3 (2019-2022, 11-15 years). Media parenting practices were assessed for the following: screen time modeling, mealtime screen use, bedroom screen use, screen use for behavior management, monitoring screen time, and limiting screen time. Logistic regression models were used to determine associations between media parenting practices and cyberbullying victimization and perpetration, adjusting for sociodemographic characteristics.
Parental allowance of mealtime screen use (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] 1.14), bedroom screen use (AOR 1.31), and screen use for behavior management (AOR 1.18) were associated with higher odds of cyberbullying victimization. Greater allowance of bedroom screen use was associated with higher odds of cyberbullying perpetration (AOR 1.44). Greater restriction of screen time (AOR 0.80) was associated with lower odds of cyberbullying victimization. Daily active screen time partially mediated these associations.
Media parenting practices had stronger associations with cyberbullying victimization compared to perpetration. The significant mediation effect of active screen time indicates the importance of the amount of time on screens, which likely enables greater exposure to cyberbullying behaviors. Based on current pediatrics guidelines, parents may consider discussing how to safely navigate digital media and promote positive, respectful digital environments to minimize cyberbullying exposure behaviors. Our findings reinforce elements of the American Academy of Pediatrics' family media plan, including considering limiting bedroom, mealtime, and general screen use.
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- Title
- Media Parenting Practices and Early Adolescent Cyberbullying: Findings From the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Study
- Creators
- Jason M Nagata (Corresponding Author) - University of California, San FranciscoFelicia Yen - University of California, San FranciscoAngel Paul - University of California, San FranciscoKristen E Kim - University of California, San FranciscoIris Yuefan Shao - University of California, San FranciscoAbubakr A Al-Shoaibi - University of California, San FranciscoKyle T Ganson - University of TorontoAlexander Testa - The University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonOrsolya Kiss - SRI InternationalJinbo He - Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool UniversityAllison K Groves - Drexel UniversitySarah Baird - Milken InstituteFiona C Baker - SRI International
- Publication Details
- Journal of adolescent health, v 79(3), pp 382-389
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Number of pages
- 8
- Grant note
- Doris Duke Charitable Foundation: 048897 National Institutes of Health: 2022056
Jason M. Nagata was funded by National Institutes of Health (K08HL159350), the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (INV 048897), and the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation (2022056). The ABCD Study was supported by the National Institutes of Health and additional federal partners under award numbers U01DA041022, U01DA041025, U01DA041028, U01DA041048, U01DA041089, U01DA041093, U01DA041106, U01DA041117, U01DA041120, U01DA041134, U01DA041148, U01DA041156, U01DA041174, U24DA041123, and U24DA041147. A full list of supporters is available at https://abcdstudy.org/federalpartners/. A listing of participating sites and a complete listing of the study investigators can be found at https://abcdstudy.org/principal-investigators.html. ABCD consortium investigators designed and implemented the study and/or provided data but did not necessarily participate in the analysis or writing of this report. The funders had no role in the design and conduct of the study; collection, management, analysis, and interpretation of the data; preparation, review, or approval of the manuscript; and decision to submit the manuscript for publication.r 048897) , and the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation (2022056) . The ABCD Study was supported by the National Institutes of Health and additional federal partners under award numbers U01DA041022, U01DA041025, U01DA041028, U01DA04104 8, U01DA041089, U01DA041093, U01DA041106, U01DA041117, U01DA041120, U01DA041134, U01DA041148, U01DA041156, U01DA041174, U24DA041123, and U24DA041147. A full list of supporters is available at https://abcdstudy.org/federalpartners/. A listing of participating sites and a complete listing of the study investigators can be found at https://abcdstudy.org/principal-investigators.html. ABCD consortium investigators designed and implemented the study and/or provided data but did not necessarily participate in the analysis or writing of this report. The funders had no role in the design and conduct of the study; collection, management, analysis, and interpretation of the data; preparation, review, or approval of the manuscript; and decision to submit the manuscript for publication.
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Urban Health Collaborative; Community Health and Prevention
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:001841067200001
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-105044172151
- Other Identifier
- 991022193975604721
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- Domestic collaboration
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- Web of Science research areas
- Pediatrics
- Psychology, Developmental
- Public, Environmental & Occupational Health