The Relationship Between Witnessing Bullying, Defending Targets, and Internalizing Symptoms: An Analysis of Gender Differences Among Sixth-Grade Students

Aida Midgett; Diana M. Doumas; Matt Peck; Amanda Winburn

The Relationship Between Witnessing Bullying, Defending Targets, and Internalizing Symptoms: An Analysis of Gender Differences Among Sixth-Grade Students

Aida Midgett
, Diana M. Doumas
, Matt Peck
, Amanda Winburn

Counselor Education

University of Mississippi
Boise State University

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Abstract

We examined the moderating effect of gender on witnessing bullying, defending, and internalizing symptoms among sixth-grade students at one middle school in the northwestern United States. Results indicated that for females, witnessing bullying was positively associated with depressive symptoms and social anxiety, whereas for males, defending was positively associated with depressive symptoms. Findings suggest the importance of equipping female students with strategies to cope with witnessing bullying and providing male students with appropriate intervention skills for defending targets.

Original language	American English
Journal	Professional School Counseling
State	Published - 1 Dec 2021

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bullying
bystander
defending behavior
depressive symptoms
social anxiety

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