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Physical Fitness Predicts Bullying Victimization for Boys but Not for Girls: A Two-Wave Follow-Up Study
Zhaoyang Han1, Tzu-Hsuan Liu2, Zhihao Ma3
1Sports Institute, Huaqiao University, Quanzhou, China.
Journal of Adolescence
|May 7, 2025
Summary
Adolescent boys with slower sprint times experience more bullying, particularly physical altercations and ridicule. Interventions should tailor physical fitness for boys and social skills for girls to reduce bullying victimization.
Area of Science:
- Adolescent Psychology
- Sports Science
- Sociology of Education
Background:
- Bullying significantly impacts adolescent well-being.
- Limited research exists on physical fitness and bullying, especially regarding sex differences.
- Target Congruence Theory (TCT) provides a framework for understanding these dynamics.
Purpose of the Study:
- Investigate the relationship between sprint performance and bullying victimization in adolescents.
- Examine the moderating role of sex in this relationship.
- Provide empirical evidence for targeted anti-bullying interventions.
Main Methods:
- Longitudinal study with 410 high school students in China.
- Assessed bullying victimization using the Illinois Victimization Scale.
- Measured physical fitness via sprint times, analyzed with OLS regression and slope tests.
Main Results:
- Longer sprint times correlated with increased overall bullying, peer ridicule, and physical altercations.
- Sex-specific findings: boys with slower sprint times faced higher victimization.
- No significant association found between sprint times and bullying for girls.
Conclusions:
- Sex-specific anti-bullying interventions are crucial.
- Enhancing physical fitness (speed) may reduce bullying vulnerability in boys.
- Interventions for girls should focus on social dynamics and emotional resilience.
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