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Pingyan Zhou1, Jinqi Dong2, Jian Liu3
1School of Psychology, Qufu Normal University, Qufu, China.
Frontiers in Psychology
|May 8, 2026
Summary
Teacher-student relationships (TSR) indirectly impact peer victimization through peer relationships and depression. Improving peer connections is key to reducing bullying. Early interventions are most effective.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Educational Psychology
- Social Dynamics
Background:
- Teacher-student relationships (TSR) are increasingly linked to peer victimization.
- The specific mechanisms mediating this association require further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the indirect pathways linking TSR and peer victimization.
- To identify key mediators in the relationship between TSR and peer victimization.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from 65,868 fourth graders.
- Employed a multiple mediator model to analyze associations.
- Administered four questionnaires to participants.
Main Results:
- TSR indirectly influenced peer victimization, with no significant direct effect.
- Peer relationship quality emerged as the strongest mediator.
- Depression and a sequential pathway (peer relationship then depression) also significantly mediated the association.
Conclusions:
- Peer victimization is strongly linked to peer relationship quality, underscoring the need for relationship-centered interventions.
- Early interventions for peer victimization are crucial, especially during formative self-esteem periods.
- Peer relationship quality may have a more stable impact than emotional factors.
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