Predictors of Peer Bullying and Peer Victimization Among High School Students in Türkiye

Aim: The present study aimed to evaluate the predictors of peer bullying and peer victimization among high school students. Method: The cross-sectional study sample comprised 601 students attending an Anatolian High School in the Central Anatolia Region of Türkiye. Data collection involved a student information form and Peer Bullying Scale Adolescent Form. Data analysis was conducted using Pearson correlation test and Multiple Linear Regression analysis. Results: The predictors of peer victimization were found to be believing that the school administration has an appropriate attitude to peer bullying at school, age, father's education level and family economic status, respectively. The predictors of peer bullying were, respectively, the status of receiving disciplinary punishment, father's education level, mother's employment status, believing that the school administration has an appropriate attitude to peer bullying at school, and the school administration's attitude towards peer bullying at school. Conclusion: High school students should be trained on how to recognize peer bullying and how to protect themselves from bullying behavior and that the school environment should be structured accordingly. Clinical trial registration: None.