RT Article
T1 From Bully Victimization to Aggressive Behavior: Applying the Problem Behavior Theory, Theory of Stress and Coping, and General Strain Theory to Explore Potential Pathways
JF Journal of interpersonal violence
VO 36
IS 21/22
SP 10314
OP 10337
A1 Lee, Jeoung Min
A2 Kim, Jinwon
A2 Hong, Jun Sung
A2 Marsack-Topolewski, Christina N.
LA English
YR 2021
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1778199178
AB Studies have documented that some bully victims fall into a subcategory of bullying called “bully victims” in which the victim becomes the aggressor. However, studies to date have not examined the pathways linking bully victimization and aggressive behavior. To address this research gap, this study applies the problem behavior theory, theory of stress and coping, and general strain theory to explore possible pathways from bully victimization to aggressive behavior by examining the mediating effects of low life satisfaction, drug use, and exposure to peer deviance. Structural equation modeling was used to examine the path model from a sample of 1,676 adolescents, aged 13 to 17 years. Data were derived from the Health Behavior in School-Aged Children (HBSC) survey. Findings revealed that bully victimization was positively associated with aggressive behavior. Moreover, bully victims displayed lower levels of life satisfaction. In addition, bully victims who were frequently exposed to peer deviance and drug use were likely to engage in bullying. These findings support the problem behavior theory and general strain theory and have implications for research, practice, and policy.
K1 Youth
K1 Problem behavior theory
K1 Violence
K1 Victimization
K1 Bullying
DO 10.1177/0886260519884679