| 英文摘要 |
Research Purpose Bullying is a common issue in junior high schools. This study aimed to examine the associations between the HEXACO personality dimensions, dark personality traits, and bullying behavior among junior high school students. Research Design/Method/Approach This exploratory study employed convenience sampling, with participants drawn from junior high schools in Hsinchu County. A total of 188 students participated, comprising 97 males and 91 females; majority of these were 7th grade students (152; 80.9%). Date were collected through a questionnaire survey combining the following instruments:“HEXACO-PI-R,”“Short Form Dark Four Traits Inventory,”and“Junior School Students Bullying and Being Bullied Questionnaire.” Research Findings or Conclusions The results indicated a positive correlation between bullying and being bullied, as well as a positive correlation between being bullied and the openness personality dimensions. Bullying behavior was positively correlated with dark personality traits and negatively correlated with the agreeableness dimension. In terms of gender differences, male students scored higher than female students on measures of bullying, victimization, and dark personality traits. The study concludes that openness is positively correlated with being bullied, while bullying and dark personality traits are positively correlated. Conversely, higher agreeableness is associated with lower levels of bullying behavior. Research Originality/Value This study highlights the correlation between personality dimensions and bullying behaviors, providing teachers in the education field insights into identifying and addressing potential risk factors for bullying among students. Educational Policy Recommendations and Applications These findings offer valuable insights for future research and on-site teachers, suggesting that attention to students’personality traits may improve teachers’ability to observe and address behaviors associated with bullying, potentially reducing its occurrence. |