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Celina Morales1, Christopher J Rogers2, Claudia M Toledo-Corral2
1Department of Health, Society, and Behavior, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA celinm1@uci.edu.
Violence and Victims
|April 25, 2025
Summary
Adolescents experiencing perceived discrimination (PD) are more likely to be bullied. While teacher support and family functioning did not moderate this link, they were associated with lower bullying rates.
Area of Science:
- Adolescent Psychology
- Social Determinants of Health
- Bullying Prevention
Background:
- Perceived discrimination (PD) in adolescents is linked to negative psychosocial outcomes, including bullying.
- Understanding the interplay between PD, bullying, and social support is crucial for intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the association between perceived discrimination (PD) and bullying victimization among diverse adolescents.
- To explore the moderating roles of teacher support and family functioning in the PD-bullying relationship.
Main Methods:
- Survey data collected from 311 Hispanic and Somali adolescents (mean age 15.9 years) in a midwestern city.
- Statistical analyses examined the relationship between PD and bullying victimization, and tested for moderation by social support factors.
Main Results:
- A significant association was found between perceived discrimination (PD) and increased bullying victimization.
- Teacher support and family functioning were inversely related to bullying, but did not moderate the PD-bullying association.
- Approximately 75% of adolescents reported some PD, and 33% reported bullying victimization.
Conclusions:
- Perceived discrimination is a significant risk factor for bullying victimization in adolescents.
- While not moderating the direct link, teacher support and family functioning show protective associations against bullying.
- The findings underscore the complex role of social support in the context of discrimination and bullying.
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