Teacher-Student Relationships Help Protect Teens from Bullying
Author Information
Author(s): Wang Zhongjie, Lu Kaiyuan, Wang Xuezhen, Zheng Juanjuan, Gao Xinyi, Fan Qianqian
Primary Institution: Zhengzhou University
Hypothesis
How do perceived control and teacher-student relationships protect adolescents from bullying victimization over time?
Conclusion
Perceived control is a stable protective factor against bullying, and strong teacher-student relationships can further reduce bullying victimization.
Supporting Evidence
- Perceived control and teacher-student relationships increased over time.
- Bullying victimization declined over time.
- Initial perceived control negatively predicted bullying victimization.
- Teacher-student relationships mediated the relationship between perceived control and bullying victimization.
Takeaway
If kids feel they can control their lives and have good relationships with their teachers, they are less likely to be bullied.
Methodology
The study followed 1454 adolescents over one year using latent growth models to analyze bullying victimization, perceived control, and teacher-student relationships.
Potential Biases
The study did not consider contextual factors like school climate or family environment, which could influence bullying experiences.
Limitations
The study only collected three waves of data, limiting the analysis to a linear growth model.
Participant Demographics
The sample included adolescents from the seventh and eighth grades, with a mean age of 13.63 years and 51% female.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Confidence Interval
[0.56, 0.70]
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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