Abstract
In contrast to research analyzing the effects of factors related directly to school environment on bullying, there are very few studies exploring the relationship between parental functioning and bullying. In this context, this research aimed to identify the effects of parental predictors such as cohesion, communication, hostility, support, interest, and supervision on bullying. We also examined differences between women and men, as well as between students who have been victims and those who have been aggressors concerning parental authority styles. Results revealed that parental supervision was the most significant predictor of victimization experience, followed by hostility present in the family. Likewise, regarding violence exerted by the perpetrator, parental supervision was also the most important predictor, followed by support offered by parents. On the other hand, significant differences resulted between women and men in the permissive and authoritative styles, as well as between victims and aggressors in the authoritarian, permissive, and negligent styles. In conclusion, this research provides a better understanding of the effects of a hostile family environment as a risk factor in bullying, both in the aggressors and in the victims, as well as the relevance of parental supervision and support as protective factors.
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