Protecting Victims of Bullying: The Protective Roles Self-Esteem and Self-Forgiveness Play between past Victimization and Current Depressive Symptoms
Abstract
Prior research has linked victimization to mental health outcomes, but more work is needed to understand factors that may serve a protective role. In the present study, in a sample of 290 undergraduates who had experienced bullying, we examined a moderated-mediator model in which self-esteem mediates the relationship between victimization and depressive symptoms later in life. We hypothesized that this direct path would be weaker at higher levels of self-forgiveness. We discuss implications for future research and practice.
Publication Title
Journal of School Violence
Recommended Citation
Choe, E., Srisarajivakul, E., & Davis, D. (2021). Protecting Victims of Bullying: The Protective Roles Self-Esteem and Self-Forgiveness Play between past Victimization and Current Depressive Symptoms. Journal of School Violence, 20 (4), 417-429. https://doi.org/10.1080/15388220.2021.1930015
