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Effect of offline bullying on online unethical behavior among college students: the mediating roles of relative deprivation and anger rumination

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This research delves into the correlation between offline bullying and online unethical behavior among college students; and examines the potential mediating influences of anger rumination and perceived relative deprivation. The findings suggest that anger rumination, perceived relative deprivation, offline bullying, and online unethical behavior exhibit significant positive correlations with each other. Offline bullying is a strong predictor of online unethical behavior among college students, with the dual mediating effects of perceived relative deprivation and anger rumination on the relationship between offline bullying and online unethical behavior. This suggests that offline bullying directly influences college students' online unethical behavior and also influences it indirectly through anger rumination and perceived relative deprivation.

Source: Frontiers in Psychology

DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1407157

Authors: Ying Lin, Zhiwen Tang, Qiang Xing

Institutions: Guangzhou University, Guangdong Women's Polytechnic College, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Zhongshan Institute

Language: English

Topic: Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,295