Childhood maltreatment and parenting style associated school bullying in Chinese children and adolescents: An analytical epidemiology evidence

Xiao, Yuanyuan; Ran, Hailiang; Che, Yusan; Fang, Die; Wang, Sifan; Chen, Lin; Liang, Xuemeng; Peng, Junwei; Sun, Hao; Li, Qiongxian; Shi, Yuanyu; Lü, Jin

doi:10.1016/j.jad.2023.02.153

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“…Moreover, we did not find any cross-time predictive effect of emotional abuse on bullying victimization. While previous studies have indicated that emotional abuse has the strongest correlation with an increasing risk of being bullied (Xiao et al, 2021(Xiao et al, , 2023, these findings are derived from cross-sectional designs. In our study, a close relationship exists between emotional abuse and bullying victimization within the same measuring wave (rs ranging from .35 to .48, reaching a medium effect size).…”

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“…For example, Wang et al (2016) found that all types of physical and emotional maltreatment (including abuse and neglect) are related to a higher risk of bullying victimization. In contrast, the research of Xiao et al (2021Xiao et al ( , 2023 shows that parental abuse (especially emotional abuse) will increase the risk of bullying victimization, but the role of parental neglect (especially emotional neglect) can be ignored. In any case, it illustrates the complexity of the relationship between child maltreatment and bullying victimization in China.…”

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confidence: 97%

“…Nevertheless, in the long run, the negative effects of neglect seem to be at least as harmful as those of abuse (Gilbert et al, 2009). In the existing studies based on Chinese samples, the incidence of physical neglect and emotional neglect seems to be higher than the two types of abuse (Fu et al, 2018;Xiao et al, 2021Xiao et al, , 2023. In addition, some scholars draw inconsistent conclusions about the influence of various types of maltreatment on children in existing studies.…”

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confidence: 98%

“…In contrast, emotional abuse is considered to be more difficult to detect (Butaney et al, 2011). Moreover, an increasing number of researchers have revealed that emotional abuse is more closely related to internalizing problems and mental illness (Infurna et al, 2016;Xiao et al, 2021Xiao et al, , 2023.…”

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The reciprocal relationship between child maltreatment and children's bullying victimization in China

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Wu,

Jiang

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Children who experience physical and psychological maltreatment within their family are more likely to become victims of abuse outside the family. In Chinese culture, children's victimization may also be a precursor to parenting behaviors. Nevertheless, the reciprocal relationship between child maltreatment and children's bullying victimization remains unclear, particularly in Chinese culture. This study aimed to evaluate the reciprocal association between child maltreatment and children's bullying victimization in China, as well as its gender differences. A total of 891 children aged 8–11 years in China participated in the study at four time points. The potential reciprocal link was examined using a cross‐lagged model. The results indicated that physical abuse predicted children's bullying victimization across four time points, while physical neglect predicted children's bullying victimization during the first three time points. The effects of emotional abuse and neglect were negligible. Conversely, children's bullying victimization consistently predicted various types of parental maltreatment over time. Some gender differences in the relationship were found. The findings emphasized a reciprocal relationship between child maltreatment within the family and children's bullying victimization at school. Understanding the cyclical patterns between child maltreatment and bullying victimization may help improve family education approaches and reduce children's bullying victimization.

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confidence: 97%

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confidence: 98%

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Why are adolescents harshly punished by parents more vulnerable to bullying victimization? Evidence across nine countries

Jiang,

Shi

2024

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Association of child maltreatment and school bullying among Chinese adolescents: the mediating role of peer relationships

Xie,

Wen,

Zhou

et al. 2024

BMC Public Health

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Background School bullying, a serious problem for the physical and mental health of adolescents, is presently a significant issue in China. It is essential to recognize and comprehend potential risk factors and establish efficient preventive strategies. The purpose of this study was to examine the association between childhood maltreatment and school bullying in adolescents and to assess the mediating role of peer relationships. Methods Between March and April 2024, a cross-sectional survey was conducted among 2119 adolescents aged between 12 and 18 years in Guangdong Province, China. Self-report questionnaires were employed to collect data on childhood maltreatment, school bullying, and peer relationships. Subgroup analyses and mediating effects modeling were employed to analyze the data. Results The results indicated that adolescents who had experienced maltreatment were more at risk of bullying victimization ( OR : 2.92, 95% CI : 2.34–3.64, P < 0.001), bullying perpetration ( OR : 2.84, 95% CI : 1.99–4.05, P < 0.001), and bully-victimization ( OR : 2.93, 95% CI : 1.95–4.41, P < 0.001), compared to adolescents who have not. Sexual abuse showed the most significant connection with all forms of bullying. The mediating effect of peer relationships was found to mediate the association between child maltreatment and bullying behaviour. The results indicated that worse peer relationships may exacerbate the adverse effects of maltreatment experiences and increase the risk of adolescents becoming bullies, either perpetrators or victims of bullying. Conclusions Child maltreatment has been identified as one of the most significant influences on bullying behaviour in adolescents. The quality of peer relationships has been demonstrated to play an important role in preventing and reducing the occurrence of bullying. The results underscore the crucial role of early intervention in cases of child maltreatment and the fostering of positive peer relationships in schools.

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Childhood maltreatment and parenting style associated school bullying in Chinese children and adolescents: An analytical epidemiology evidence

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The reciprocal relationship between child maltreatment and children's bullying victimization in China

The reciprocal relationship between child maltreatment and children's bullying victimization in China

Why are adolescents harshly punished by parents more vulnerable to bullying victimization? Evidence across nine countries

Association of child maltreatment and school bullying among Chinese adolescents: the mediating role of peer relationships

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