Ergün KaraHalil Aslan2025-04-152025-04-152025-04-05Kara, E., & Aslan, H. (2025). Cyber victimization and subjective well-being: protective roles of self-esteem and social support among Turkish gifted youths. BMC psychology, 13(1), 341.2050-7283https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-025-02636-whttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12604/8600Background: Cyber victimization has emerged as a significant issue among adolescents, particularly gifted youths. This study examines the serial mediating roles of self-esteem and social support in the relationship between cyber victimization and subjective well-being. Methods: A cross-sectional study design was utilized. Participants included 250 gifted Turkish adolescents who completed measures of cyber victimization, self-esteem, social support, and subjective well-being. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was used to test the proposed relationships. Results: Findings revealed significant indirect effects of cyber victimization on subjective well-being through self-esteem and social support. Higher levels of self-esteem predicted greater perceived social support, which subsequently contributed to improved subjective well-being. Conclusions: Self-esteem and social support are critical protective factors mitigating the negative effects of cyber victimization on the subjective well-being of gifted youth. The study underscores the importance of interventions targeting these factors to enhance the well-being of cyberbullying victims.info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessCyber victimizationGifted youthSelf-esteemSocial supportSubjective well-being.journal-article131Q1001459695100002Q24018816410.1186/s40359-025-02636-w