Spirituality, Coping, and Loneliness in Adolescent Cybervictimization: Emotional Loneliness as a Unique Predictor

The study examines associations among cybervictimization, personal spirituality, resilient coping, and social and emotional loneliness in Slovak adolescents. Overall, 36 % reported at least occasional cybervictimization, with no gender difference. Cybervictimization correlated weakly and positively with social loneliness and emotional loneliness, while spirituality and resilient coping were non-significant. In regression, only emotional loneliness uniquely predicted higher cybervictimization. Findings indicate that emotional loneliness – reflecting a lack of intimate support – has a unique, small association with cybervictimization, whereas spirituality and coping did not directly reduce victimization risk, though they may still bolster resilience by providing meaning, comfort, and mitigation of emotional impact.