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Longitudinal association of depression with cyberbullying perpetration among Chinese adolescents

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Although studies have suggested there is a significant association between depression and cyberbullying perpetration, little is known about the longitudinal relationship between these variables. Therefore, I employed a random-intercept cross-lagged panel model to estimate the longitudinal association of depression with cyberbullying perpetration, assessing the variables at four time points, each separated by 1 year. The final sample comprised 460 middle school students from Grades 6–9 in China. The results indicated that the association between depression and cyberbullying perpetration was bidirectional. Implications of the findings are discussed.

Source: Social Behavior and Personality An International Journal

DOI: 10.2224/sbp.14079

Author: Yuetian Ma

Institution: Shandong Normal University

Language: English

Topic: Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4411390418

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