Changji University Researchers Illuminate Research in Bullying (Do Peer Cliques and Gender Differences Shape Adolescent Depression Under Bullying? Exploring the Mediating Power of Cognitive Biases).

  • Published In: Mental Health Weekly Digest, 2026. P. 97 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

The article focuses on research conducted by Changji University in the People's Republic of China regarding the relationship between bullying, cognitive biases, and depressive symptoms among adolescents. The study, which involved 2,091 junior high students, found that cognitive biases partially mediate the link between peer victimization and depressive symptoms, with clique-level victimization norms influencing this relationship. Specifically, in cliques with low victimization norms, peer victimization was more strongly associated with cognitive biases, particularly in all-girl cliques. The research suggests that integrating the Healthy Paradox with Beck's Model of Depression could enhance prevention strategies for depressive symptoms in bullying-prone environments. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Mental Health Weekly Digest. 2026/02, p97
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Sociology
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:1543-6616
  • Accession Number:191407708
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