Low self-esteem and cyberbullying perpetration among Chinese adolescents: Mediation by catharsis and moderation by sex

IF 0.8 4区 心理学 Q3 PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Xianliang Zheng, Lijuan Huang, Zhihua Xie, Linlu Peng
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Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the association between self-esteem and cyberbullying via the mediating role of catharsis and moderating role of sex. The sample consisted of 665 Chinese adolescents (317 girls; mean age = 14.56 years, SD = 0.96 years), who voluntarily participated in this study. Participants completed the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, the Catharsis Scale, and the Cyberbullying Scale. Following a PROCESS regression analysis, results showed that lower self-esteem was associated with higher cyberbullying perpetration. Catharsis played a mediating role in the relationship between self-esteem and cyberbullying, specifically increasing the risk for perpetration. Boys were more likely to engage in cathartic behaviours associated with cyberbullying compared to girls. This study’s findings contribute to the improved understanding of the correlates of cyberbullying among adolescents from a collectivistic cultural setting.
中国青少年低自尊与网络欺凌行为:宣泄与性别调节的中介作用
本研究旨在探讨自尊与网络欺凌之间的关系,包括宣泄的中介作用和性别的调节作用。样本包括665名中国青少年(317名女孩;平均年龄= 14.56岁,SD = 0.96岁),均自愿参加本研究。参与者完成了罗森博格自尊量表、宣泄量表和网络欺凌量表。经过PROCESS回归分析,结果显示,较低的自尊与较高的网络欺凌行为相关。宣泄在自尊和网络欺凌之间的关系中起中介作用,特别是增加了犯罪的风险。与女孩相比,男孩更有可能参与与网络欺凌相关的宣泄行为。本研究的发现有助于从集体主义文化背景中更好地理解青少年网络欺凌的相关因素。
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Journal of Psychology in Africa
Journal of Psychology in Africa PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY-
CiteScore
1.70
自引率
16.70%
发文量
62
期刊介绍: Findings from psychological research in Africa and related regions needs a forum for better dissemination and utilisation in the context of development. Special emphasis is placed on the consideration of African, African-American, Asian, Caribbean, and Hispanic-Latino realities and problems. Contributions should attempt a synthesis of emic and etic methodologies and applications. The Journal of Psychology in Africa includes original articles, review articles, book reviews, commentaries, special issues, case analyses, reports and announcements.
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