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Psychology: Techniques and Application ›› 2026, Vol. 14 ›› Issue (4): 226-238.

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The Relationship between Harsh Parental Discipline and Adolescent Bullying Victimization: The Chain Mediating Role of Adolescent Self-Esteem and Externalizing Problem Behaviors

  

  1. School of Education Guangdong University of Education; Guangzhou Tianxing Experimental (Conghua) School
  • Accepted:2025-12-13 Online:2026-03-19 Published:2026-03-19

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Abstract:

This study explored the relationship between harsh parental discipline and bullying victimization among adolescents, as well as the mediating mechanisms involving self-esteem and externalizing problem behaviors. A questionnaire survey was conducted to collect and analyze data from 755 junior high school students. The findings indicate the following: (1) Harsh parental discipline significantly predicted increased bullying victimization among adolescents; (2) Self-esteem did not play a significant independent mediating role between harsh parental discipline and bullying victimization; (3) Externalizing problem behaviors served as a significant independent mediator in the relationship between harsh parental discipline and bullying victimization; (4) Self esteem and externalizing problem behaviors together formed a significant chain mediation path between harsh parental discipline and bullying victimization. In conclusion, harsh parental discipline not only directly increases the risk of bullying victimization but also indirectly contributes to it through the chain effect of lowered self esteem and increased externalizing problem behaviors.

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