Moderating the bullying perpetration–delinquency relationship with parental support and knowledge: A prospective analysis of middle school students

2020 ◽  
Vol 46 (3) ◽  
pp. 244-253
Author(s):  
Glenn D. Walters ◽  
Jon Kremser ◽  
Lindsey Runell
Keyword(s):  
Middle School ◽  
Middle School Students ◽  
Parental Support ◽  
Prospective Analysis ◽  
School Students ◽  
Bullying Perpetration

Low Self-control and School Bullying: Testing the GTC in Nigerian Sample of Middle School Students

2021 ◽  
pp. 088626052199128
Author(s):  
Omobolanle Atinuke Fenny
Keyword(s):  
Middle School ◽  
Middle School Students ◽  
Explanatory Power ◽  
Empirical Support ◽  
School Bullying ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
School Students ◽  
Bullying Perpetration ◽  
Low Self Control

Gottfredson and Hirschi’s General Theory of Crime’s (GTC) claim to explain crime, at all times, and in all places, has received considerable empirical support using Western, Scandinavian, and Asian samples. However, the theory is yet to be tested using a Nigerian sample. Using cross-sectional data from a sample of 1,192 junior secondary school (middle school) students in Nigeria, this study examines the explanatory power of Gottfredson and Hirschi’s GTC in predicting bullying perpetration and victimization in that context and culture. Binomial logistic regression was used to test the hypothesis that the bullying perpetration and victimization experiences of these students would be negatively related to self-control. Study provides support for the cross-cultural potency of the GTC as low self-control predicted the bullying and victimization experiences of these students regardless of gender. Students’ perception of a negative school environment was also a significant predictor of bullying. This is the first test of the GTC with a Nigerian sample and hopefully, will be a springboard for effective bullying prevention policy/programs in Nigerian schools. The public policy implications of the findings are discussed.

scholarly journals Does early exposure to caffeine promote smoking and alcohol use behavior? A prospective analysis of middle school students

Addiction ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 113 (9) ◽  
pp. 1706-1713 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alfgeir L. Kristjansson ◽  
Steven M. Kogan ◽  
Michael J. Mann ◽  
Megan L. Smith ◽  
Laura M. Juliano ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Middle School ◽  
Middle School Students ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Prospective Analysis ◽  
Early Exposure ◽  
School Students ◽  
Use Behavior
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