Cyber bullying is an intricate and ever-evolving form of bullying. Little is known about how cyber bullying is perpetrated at the collegiate level. Applying a General Strain Theory framework, the current study aims to assess the role of six university-related strain elements as possible predictors for cyber bullying and cyber-victimization. Survey questionnaires were administered to 15 undergraduate classes at a southeastern university (N = 406). Additionally, the role of internet anonymity on cyber bullying and cyber-victimization is addressed. Being threatened with losing or actually losing a scholarship and being placed on probation are identified as significant predictors of cyber-victimization. Being threatened with losing or actually losing a scholarship are found to be significant predictors of cyber bullying. Anonymity is established as negatively associated with the frequency of cyber bullying and cyber-victimization., {"references":["Adams, F. D., & Lawrence, G. J. (2011). 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