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Gender Differences Between Student-Student Relationship and Cyberbullying Perpetration: An Evolutionary Perspective
Pengcheng Wang1, Xingchao Wang2, Li Lei1
1Renmin University of China, Beijing, China.
Journal of Interpersonal Violence
|July 30, 2019
Summary
Poor student relationships predict cyberbullying, with materialism as a key factor. Boys are more prone to cyberbullying, especially when materialism is high, highlighting the need to address offline relationships.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Cyberpsychology
Background:
- Cyberbullying is a growing concern due to internet advancement.
- Understanding its roots in adolescent social dynamics is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- Examine the relationship between student-student connections and cyberbullying.
- Investigate materialism as a mediator.
- Analyze gender differences in cyberbullying prevalence and related factors.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a moderated mediation model.
- Surveyed 712 Chinese middle school students (ages 11-16).
- Assessed student-student relationships, materialism, and cyberbullying behaviors.
Main Results:
- Negative correlation found between student relationships and cyberbullying.
- Materialism significantly mediated this link.
- Boys exhibited higher cyberbullying rates than girls.
- Gender moderated the materialism-cyberbullying pathway, significant only in males.
Conclusions:
- Adolescents' offline relationships significantly impact cyberbullying.
- Materialism plays a mediating role, particularly for males.
- Evolutionary psychology offers valuable insights into cyberbullying dynamics.
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