Abstract
Bullying perpetration and victimization have often been linked to depressive symptoms (Conners-Burrow et al., 2009; Klomek et al., 2008; Ttofi et al., 2011). However, several personal and social factors could interact to explain the relationship between these variables. The purpose of the present study was to explore the applicability of a longitudinal diathesis-stress model by verifying the moderating effect of cognitive vulnerability, social skills, and social support on the relationship between bullying or victimization and subsequent depressive symptoms. The sample of 498 adolescents was followed between grade 6 and grade 10. The results revealed only one significant moderating effect, where, in youth presenting high levels of cognitive vulnerability in grade 6, victimization was associated with an increase in depressive symptoms two years later. Weaker support from family and stronger support from friends in grade 6, higher cognitive vulnerability, stronger social skills, weaker support from teachers and stronger support from friends in grade 8, all predicted stronger depressive symptoms two years later. Implications for intervention are discussed.
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