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Research Article

Mediating Roles of Self-Esteem and Empathy in the Relation Between Mindfulness and Cyberbullying Perpetration Among Adolescents: A Longitudinal Perspective

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Pages 43-54 | Received 14 Apr 2023, Accepted 26 Sep 2023, Published online: 06 Oct 2023

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