These hypotheses were tested using longitudinal
data (N=1005; three waves). Using positive emotion regulation strategies to cope with anger did not
result in a reduction in cyberbullying behavior. However, negatively coping with anger did result in higher
levels of cyberbullying behavior. More specifically: adolescents were more inclined to perform
cyberbullying behavior when they blamed others (or themselves) or constantly thought about the negative
experience. This research highlights the importance of training adolescents how to constructively cope with
their anger.