Self-control, moral disengagement, and bullying behaviors in adolescents

Abstract

This research work aimed to determine the correlation between self-control, moral disengagement, and adolescent bullying behavior. Data was collected from the Government and private colleges of Gujranwala, Punjab, Pakistan. The sample consisted of 200 boys and girls student. Co-relational research design and convenient sampling were used to collect data from students using tools, i.e., demographic information form, brief self-control scale, moral disengagement bullying scale, and Illinois bullying scale. The verdict indicated that self-control has significantly negative correlated with bullying behavior, and moral disengagement has significantly positive correlated with bullying behavior. The findings also showed that self-control does not correlate with moral disengagement. Furthermore, this study also examines many other factors that have significantly co-related with bullying behavior in adolescents, like gender, parental education, living status, educational center, educational level, drug abuse, relation with friends, and home environment. This research guides future researchers in developing culturally related intervention plans and policies for preventing adolescent bullying behavior.