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Exploring the Mechanisms of Bullying Perpetration: An Integrated Test of General Strain and Social Bond Theories

Auteurs: Jaeyong Choi, Brandon Dulisse

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Child and Family Studies | Uitgave 3/2021

Abstract

Although general strain theory has enjoyed an increase in empirical testing over the last 30 years, only a limited number of studies have examined the mediating role of social bonds within the relationship of strain and bullying perpetration. Drawing on panel data from a sample of 2920 Korean adolescents, we examine a broad range of social bonds as mediators and test these interrelationships with three types of strains (i.e., parental abuse, study strain, and bullying victimization) in causing bullying perpetration. Findings from our analysis reveal that all strains and some social bond variables significantly predict bullying perpetration. Results from the KHB method further suggest that parental abuse and study strain indirectly influence bullying perpetration through commitment to school.

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Titel: Exploring the Mechanisms of Bullying Perpetration: An Integrated Test of General Strain and Social Bond Theories
Auteurs: Jaeyong Choi
Brandon Dulisse
Publicatiedatum: 09-01-2021
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Child and Family Studies / Uitgave 3/2021
Print ISSN: 1062-1024
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-2843
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-020-01883-2

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