Bullying in middle school, peer attachment, psychological resilience, and school adjustment: A moderated mediation model

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the relationship between junior high school students' experiences of bullying and their adjustment to school. Specifically, it examines whether peer attachment mediates the relationship between bullying and school adjustment, as well as whether psychological resilience mediates the effects of bullying on peer attachment. Data will be collected through convenient sampling from students aged 12-16 at the 16th Middle School in Yuxi City, Yunnan Province, with a total of 179 self-report questionnaires being administered. The data will be analyzed using multiple regression analysis and path analysis. The ultimate goal is to assist students who have experienced bullying in better adjusting to their school environment by fostering robust peer relationships and enhancing psychological resilience.