The
aim of this study is to understand peer-victimization and
bullying in relation
to peer rejection, family support, teacher support, self-esteem,
depression,
and school disengagement. Four hundred students from Belgian
secondary
schools completed a questionnaire about these variables. Cluster
analyses revealed
relational and emotional dynamics specific to victims, bullies,
and bully-victims.
Path analyses suggest that bullying is associated with a social
context larger
than peer interactions and having an effect on emotional and
academic adjustment
over the effect of bullying. Teacher support seems especially
important to
prevent peer aggression and school disengagement.
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