“If You Love Me, You Must Do...” Parental Psychological Control and Cyberbullying Perpetration Among Chinese Adolescents

2020 ◽  
pp. 088626052097818
Author(s):  
Jingyu Geng ◽  
Xingchao Wang ◽  
Yuhui Wang ◽  
Li Lei ◽  
Pengcheng Wang
Keyword(s):  
Mediation Analysis ◽  
Psychological Control ◽  
Cognitive Model ◽  
Moderated Mediation ◽  
Psychological Reactance ◽  
Chinese Adolescents ◽  
Psychological Resilience ◽  
Multiple Mediation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Parental Psychological Control

Considering the prevalence of cyberbullying, the current study explores the factors associated with its perpetration. Using self-determination theory, the association of parental psychological control (PPC) with cyberbullying perpetration was examined. To explore this influencing mechanism further, psychological reactance (PRt) and materialism were examined as two mediators in this relationship. Moreover, according to the diathesis–stress model and cognitive model of resilience, psychological resilience (PRl) was examined as a moderator in the direct and indirect link between PPC and cyberbullying perpetration. To test our expectations, 804 adolescents ( M = 13.12, SD = 1.16) participated in the current study using a cross-sectional design and multiple questionnaires, namely, the Chinese version of the Parental Control Questionnaire, Revised Cyber Bullying Inventory, Hong Psychological Reactance Scale, Material Values Scale for Children, and Resilience Scale for Chinese Adolescents. Correlation analysis indicated that PPC, PRt, materialism, and cyberbullying perpetration were significantly and positively correlated, and were significantly and negatively related to PRl. Moderated mediation analysis revealed that PRt and materialism played multiple mediating roles in the relationship between PPC and cyberbullying perpetration. Multiple mediation analysis indicated that PRl weakened the direct associations of PPC, PRt, and materialism with cyberbullying perpetration, further alleviating the indirect and direct associations of PPC with cyberbullying perpetration, supporting the moderated mediation model. Specifically, adolescents high in PPC were more likely to have stronger PRt and materialistic values, which further triggered cyberbullying perpetration. PRl can protect adolescents high in PPC from cyberbullying perpetration via weakening the direct and indirect associations of PPC with cyberbullying.

scholarly journals Prevalence and Interpersonal Correlates of Internet Gaming Disorders among Chinese Adolescents

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 579 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xue Yang ◽  
Xuewen Jiang ◽  
Phoenix Kit-han Mo ◽  
Yong Cai ◽  
Le Ma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Psychological Control ◽  
Verbal Abuse ◽  
Chinese Adolescents ◽  
Stepwise Logistic Regression ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Online Bullying ◽  
Parental Psychological Control ◽  
Internet Gaming

This study investigated the prevalence and interpersonal correlates of Internet gaming disorders (IGD) among Chinese adolescents. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in two cities (Shanghai and Xi’an) in China. A total of 2666 (Meanage = 12.77 ± 0.75) year-one students from eight middle schools completed a self-reported questionnaire. It tested their levels of IGD, parental psychological control, negative interpersonal events (physical/verbal abuse by parents, verbal abuse by teachers, peer/online bullying), social support from parents/peers, and positive relationships with parents/peers. Results showed that 346 participants (13.0%) were classified as having IGD. Gender, city, single-parent family, family socio-economic status, and mother’s education level were significantly associated with the risk of IGD. Logistic regression analyses with and without controlling for the significant background variables showed that the studied interpersonal variables were significantly associated with IGD, respectively. Forward stepwise logistic regression showed that the significant correlates of IGD included parental psychological control, physical/verbal abuse by parents, verbal abuse by teachers, and peer/online bullying. Results highlight the importance of addressing interpersonal risk factors to reduce adolescent IGD. Limitations and implications of this study are discussed.

Relationship between Honesty-Humility and Cyberbullying Perpetration: A Moderated Mediation Model

2021 ◽  
pp. 088626052110163
Author(s):  
Jingyu Geng ◽  
Pengcheng Wang ◽  
Pan Zeng ◽  
Ke Liu ◽  
Li Lei
Keyword(s):  
Big Five ◽  
Psychological Control ◽  
Moderated Mediation ◽  
Chinese Adolescents ◽  
Mediation Model ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Moderated Mediation Model ◽  
Big Five Model ◽  
Material Values ◽  
The Relationship

Previous studies have verified the roles of big five personalities in cyberbullying perpetration (CP). The Big Five model has been revised to include an additional dimension, called Honesty-Humility (HH). It is not clear whether HH would be associated with CP. Thus, the effect of HH on CP was examined. To further explore this influencing mechanism, materialism was examined as a mediator, and parental psychological control (PPC) was examined as a moderator in the relationship between HH and CP. A total of 1,004 Chinese adolescents ( M = 12.95, SD =1.12) participated in this study using a cross-sectional design and multiple questionnaires, namely, the Honesty-Humility subscale of the 24-item Brief HEXACO Inventory, the Revised Cyber Bullying Inventory, the Material Values Scale for Children, and the Parental Control Questionnaire. Correlation analyses indicated that CP, materialism, and PPC were significantly and positively correlated with each other, and were significantly and negatively associated with HH. The mediation model revealed that materialism played a mediating role in the relationship between HH and CP. The moderated mediation model revealed that stronger PPC strengthened the direct associations of HH with materialism and CP, and further strengthened the indirect relationship between HH and CP. Specifically, Chinese adolescents with lower levels of HH were more likely to build material values and further engaged in cyberbullying perpetration, when they perceived stronger PPC.

scholarly journals The Relationship Between Cybervictimization and Non-suicidal Self-Injury in Chinese Adolescents: A Moderated-Mediation Model

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yulong Wang ◽  
Apian Chen ◽  
Hong Ni
Keyword(s):  
Mediation Analysis ◽  
Negative Emotion ◽  
Friendship Quality ◽  
Moderated Mediation ◽  
Chinese Adolescents ◽  
Moderated Mediation Model ◽  
Self Injury ◽  
Indirect Relationship ◽  
The Relationship

The present study investigated the mediating role of negative emotion in the relationship between cybervictimization and non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI), and the moderating role of friendship quality in the indirect relationship. This model was tested with 1,326 Chinese adolescents who suffered from cyberbullying in the last 1 year; 727 were boys and 591 were girls, and their mean age was 13.67 years (SD = 1.34, range 11–17). Participants filled out questionnaires regarding cybervictimization, negative emotion, friendship quality, and non-suicidal self-injury. After demographic variables were controlled, cybervictimization was significantly positively associated with non-suicidal self-injury. Mediation analysis revealed that negative emotion partially mediated the association between cybervictimization and non-suicidal self-injury. Moderated mediation analysis further indicated that the mediated path was weaker for adolescents with higher levels of friendship quality. These findings underscore the importance of identifying the mechanisms that moderate the mediated path between cybervictimization and non-suicidal self-injury among adolescents.

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