Abstract
This study examined the working mechanisms of social support for victims of bullying. Structural equation modeling analyses based on retrospective survey data (N = 448) revealed that the effects of supportive messages varied distinctively, depending on the content of the messages; emotional and esteem support enhanced, but network support impeded, positive reappraisal (the effects of informational support were not significant). Except for that which was related to network support, discrepancy between desired and received support was associated with less positive appraisal. Finally, positive appraisal was found to enhance victims' postbullying adjustment both behaviorally and psychologically. These findings are discussed in terms of their theoretical and practical implications with reference to the literature on social support and coping of bullied victims.
| Translated title of the contribution | Underlying Circuits of Social Support for Bullied Victims: An Appraisal-Based Perspective on Supportive Communication and Postbullying Adjustment |
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| Original language | French |
| Pages (from-to) | 174-206 |
| Number of pages | 33 |
| Journal | Human Communication Research |
| Volume | 37 |
| Issue number | 2 |
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| Publication status | Published - Apr 1 2011 |
| Externally published | Yes |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Communication
- Developmental and Educational Psychology
- Anthropology
- Linguistics and Language