Abstract:
The present study was purposed to explore a theoretical model hypothesized to explain the relationship between bullying victimization and depressive mood with self-compassion and resilience as mediators. Participants were 371 junior high school students in the Bangkok metropolitan area. The participants' mean age was 12.95 years old. Participants were predominantly males and responded to the study measures online. Data obtained were analyzed using a path analysis on SPSS AMOS. The proposed theoretical model did not fit with the empirical data; hence, a model modification was conducted. Results indicated a good fit, (X2 (2, N=371) =2.42, p=.09). Self-compassion and resilience mediated the relationship between bullying victimization and depressive mood. Findings implications were discussed in terms of the therapeutic preventions and intervention for reducing depression in adolescents.
