Cyberbullying among Normal and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder University Students (A Psychometric-Clinical Study)

Abstract

The present study aimed to investigate cyberbullying among normal and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) university students based on some variables. Its population comprised (1312) students at Saudi universities and disability centers and covered a sample of (148) normal and ADHD students encountering cyberbullying. Two clinical case studies were conducted. The study adopted the descriptive and analytical method, as well as the clinical approach. It utilized the cyberbullying scale, interview form, and Thematic Apperception Test. Results revealed the proliferation of some cyberbullying types among normal and ADHD university students. The cultural nature of the community affected the type of cyberbullying. Furthermore, there were differences in cyberbullying between normal and ADHD university students in favor of the ADHD students and between males and females, favoring the males. Such differences were caused by psychological and cultural variables .