The Mediating Role of Psychological Security in Relationship between Depression and Cyberbullying Victimization among Technical School Students in Zhuhai, China

This study explores the relationship between cyberbullying victimization and depression among technical school students in Zhuhai, China, and examines whether psychological security plays a mediating role. A total of 381 students participated in the survey through stratified random sampling. Data were collected using validated questionnaires and analyzed with SPSS 26.0. Results showed a significant positive correlation between cyberbullying victimization and depression, but no significant effect of psychological security as a mediator. The findings suggest that cyberbullying directly contributes to depression among technical school students, highlighting the need for targeted mental health support and prevention strategies in vocational education settings.