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This research investigates the link between gratitude and defending behavior in the context of school bullying.

February 13, 2026Open Access

The efficacy of three types of gratitude interventions for promoting defending behavior in response to school bullying among Chinese early adolescents

Key Points

This research investigates the link between gratitude and defending behavior in the context of school bullying.
Conducted interventions focusing on gratitude among early adolescents.
Assessed defending behaviors in response to school bullying.
Utilized measures to evaluate the effectiveness of gratitude interventions.
Gratitude is positively associated with increased defending behaviors.
Interventions showed potential effectiveness in reducing bullying impacts.

Abstract

This study provides evidence that gratitude is associated with defending behavior in school bullying contexts, highlighting its potential relevance for school-based anti-bullying interventions.

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