From Bully Victimization to Aggressive Behavior: Applying the Problem Behavior Theory, Theory of Stress and Coping, and General Strain Theory to Explore Potential Pathways

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...

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Published in:Journal of interpersonal violence 2021-11, Vol.36 (21-22), p.10314-10337
Main Authors: Lee, Jeoung Min, Kim, Jinwon, Hong, Jun Sung, Marsack-Topolewski, Christina N.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescents
Aggression
Aggressiveness
Behavior problems
Behavior Theories
Bullying
Coping
Deviance
Drug abuse
Drug use
Drugs
Health behavior
Health problems
Life satisfaction
Strain theory
Stress
Structural equation modeling
Structural Equation Models
Victimization
Victims
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Summary: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.
ISSN:0886-2605
1552-6518
DOI:10.1177/0886260519884679