Who does that anyway? Predictors and personality correlates of cyberbullying in college

• We examine the prevalence of cyberbullying in college using a behavioral interview.
• We link existing and theorized correlates to reported engagement in cyberbullying.
• The observed rate was higher than previous estimates of the behavior.
• Past victimization and psychopathy were positively associated with cyberbullying.
• Age was negatively associated with engagement in cyberbullying.

Less is known about cyberbullying behaviors in college populations because studies on this topic traditionally have focused on adolescent populations, have not measured correlates of this behavior within college samples, or have methodological weaknesses limiting their findings. By using a more comprehensive measure of cyberbullying behaviors and examining what is associated with its occurrence, the current study aims to extend the knowledge about cyberbullying behaviors in college. Results showed that approximately 52% of college students report engaging in cyberbullying behaviors and indicated that victims of CBB and individuals high on a subclinical measure of psychopathy were more likely to report having engaged in CBB. It was also found that victims of CBB, men, and individuals high on subclinical psychopathy engaged in a wider range of cyberbullying behaviors. Age was the only factor associated with a decrease in CBB.