Influence of bullying victimization on depressive mood with self-compassion and resilience as mediators

Anchidtha Bowornkittikun1, Kullaya Pisitsungkagarn1, Somboon Jarukasemthawee1

  • 1Faculty of Psychology, 26683 Chulalongkorn University , Bangkok, Thailand.

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