A Cross-Cultural Analysis of the Relations of Physical and Relational Aggression with Peer Victimization

Autor/inn/en	Bass, Ellyn Charlotte; Saldarriaga, Lina; Cunha, Josafa; Chen, Bin-Bin; Santo, Jonathan Bruce; Bukowski, William M.
Titel	A Cross-Cultural Analysis of the Relations of Physical and Relational Aggression with Peer Victimization
Quelle	In: International Journal of Behavioral Development, 42 (2018) 1, S.132-142 (11 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0165-0254
DOI	10.1177/0165025416677846
Schlagwörter	Cross Cultural Studies; Structural Equation Models; Peer Groups; Victims; Bullying; Foreign Countries; Risk; Gender Differences; Early Adolescents; Hierarchical Linear Modeling; Predictor Variables; Prevention; Cultural Awareness; Intervention; Cultural Influences; Elementary School Students; Grade 5; Grade 6; Statistical Analysis; Aggression; Brazil; China (Shanghai); Canada (Montreal); Colombia (Bogota) + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Cultural comparison; Kulturvergleich; Gleichaltrigengruppe; Peer Group; Victim; Opfer; Mobbing; Ausland; Risiko; Geschlechterkonflikt; Prädiktor; Prävention; Vorbeugung; Cultural identity; Kulturelle Identität; Cultural influence; Kultureinfluss; School year 05; 5. Schuljahr; Schuljahr 05; School year 06; 6. Schuljahr; Schuljahr 06; Statistische Analyse; Brasilien
Abstract	To better address the many consequences of peer victimization, research must identify not only aspects of individuals that put them at risk for victimization, such as aggression, but also aspects of the context that influence the extent of that risk. To this end, this study examined the contextual influences of gender, same-sex peer group norms of physical and relational aggression, and nationality on the associations of physical and relational aggression with peer victimization in early adolescents from Canada, China, Brazil, and Colombia (N = 865; M[subscript age] = 11.01, SD = 1.24; 55% boys). Structural equation modeling was used to test for measurement invariance of the latent constructs. Multilevel modeling revealed that both forms of aggression were positive predictors of peer victimization, but physical aggression was a stronger predictor for girls than boys. Cross-national differences emerged in levels of peer victimization, such that levels were highest in Brazil and lowest in Colombia. Cross-national differences were also evidenced in the relationship between relational aggression and victimization: the relationship was positive in China, Brazil, and Canada (listed in descending order of magnitude), but negative in Colombia. Above and beyond the cross-national differences, physical aggression was a stronger predictor of victimization in peer groups low in physical aggression, and relational aggression was a stronger predictor in peer groups low in relational aggression. Ultimately, this research is intended to contribute to a better theoretical understanding of risk factors for peer victimization and the development of more effective and culturally-appropriate prevention and intervention efforts. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01