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http://dx.doi.org/10.5723/kjcs.2016.37.4.69

The Traits of Social Cognition Associated With Latent Participants of Bullying  

Kim, Jieun (Department of Child Development & Family Studies, Seoul National University)
Park, Hye Jun (Department of Child Development & Family Studies, Seoul National University)
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Korean Journal of Child Studies / v.37, no.4, 2016 , pp. 69-81 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objective: The literature on participant roles in bullying lacks empirical evidence to explicate what differentiates latent participation. The purpose of the present study was to examine social cognition in early adolescents (i.e., empathy, prosocial moral reasoning, and perceived group norm) with latent participants of bullying. Methods: The participants included 279 adolescents (129 girls; M age = 13.5 years) in two middle schools. Results: The result showed that empathy, prosocial moral reasoning, and perceived group norm were possible determinants of latent bullying. First, high levels of empathy (especially empathic concern and perspective taking) was associated with latent defenders. Second, helping decision of prosocial moral dilemma and prosocial moral reasoning were associated with complex situational cues. Third, latent reinforcer positively indentified the group norm with regard to bullying. Conclusion: The results are discussed in terms of practical implications for anti-bullying programs and educational practitioners.
Keywords
bullying; latent participant role; empathy; prosocial moral reasoning; group norm;
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