Research Article

Relationship Between Prosocial Behavior and Intervention in Bullying in Children: The Mediating Role of Family Support

Volume: 12 Number: 2 November 30, 2025
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Relationship Between Prosocial Behavior and Intervention in Bullying in Children: The Mediating Role of Family Support

Abstract

This study aims to examine the mediating role of family support in the relationship between prosocial behavior and bystander intervention in bullying among children. The research was conducted using data collected from a total of 386 students in 4th, 5th, and 6th grades. Data were gathered through the Child–Parent Relationship Scale, the Child Prosocial Behavior Scale, and the Bystander Intervention in Bullying Scale. Statistical analyses included descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and mediation analysis. The findings revealed a positive and significant relationship between children's prosocial behavior and their tendency to intervene in bullying. Additionally, a positive and significant relationship was also found between family support and bystander intervention. Mediation analysis indicated that family support played a partial mediating role in the relationship between prosocial behavior and bystander intervention. These results highlight the critical role of prosocial behavior and family support in combating bullying. The study may contribute to the development of school-based intervention programs. It also provides guidance for planning counseling services aimed at strengthening family relationships and enhancing children's social skills. The findings underscore the necessity of a multidimensional approach in addressing bullying.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Psychological Counseling and Guidance (Other), Educational Psychology

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

October 17, 2025

Publication Date

November 30, 2025

Submission Date

June 13, 2025

Acceptance Date

August 6, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 12 Number: 2

APA
Baltacı, Ö., & Çankaya, E. A. (2025). Relationship Between Prosocial Behavior and Intervention in Bullying in Children: The Mediating Role of Family Support. Muğla Sıtkı Koçman Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi, 12(2), 273-294. https://doi.org/10.21666/muefd.1718949
AMA
1.Baltacı Ö, Çankaya EA. Relationship Between Prosocial Behavior and Intervention in Bullying in Children: The Mediating Role of Family Support. MSKU Journal of Education. 2025;12(2):273-294. doi:10.21666/muefd.1718949
Chicago
Baltacı, Önder, and Emine Ayzıt Çankaya. 2025. “Relationship Between Prosocial Behavior and Intervention in Bullying in Children: The Mediating Role of Family Support”. Muğla Sıtkı Koçman Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi 12 (2): 273-94. https://doi.org/10.21666/muefd.1718949.
EndNote
Baltacı Ö, Çankaya EA (November 1, 2025) Relationship Between Prosocial Behavior and Intervention in Bullying in Children: The Mediating Role of Family Support. Muğla Sıtkı Koçman Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi 12 2 273–294.
IEEE
[1]Ö. Baltacı and E. A. Çankaya, “Relationship Between Prosocial Behavior and Intervention in Bullying in Children: The Mediating Role of Family Support”, MSKU Journal of Education, vol. 12, no. 2, pp. 273–294, Nov. 2025, doi: 10.21666/muefd.1718949.
ISNAD
Baltacı, Önder - Çankaya, Emine Ayzıt. “Relationship Between Prosocial Behavior and Intervention in Bullying in Children: The Mediating Role of Family Support”. Muğla Sıtkı Koçman Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi 12/2 (November 1, 2025): 273-294. https://doi.org/10.21666/muefd.1718949.
JAMA
1.Baltacı Ö, Çankaya EA. Relationship Between Prosocial Behavior and Intervention in Bullying in Children: The Mediating Role of Family Support. MSKU Journal of Education. 2025;12:273–294.
MLA
Baltacı, Önder, and Emine Ayzıt Çankaya. “Relationship Between Prosocial Behavior and Intervention in Bullying in Children: The Mediating Role of Family Support”. Muğla Sıtkı Koçman Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi, vol. 12, no. 2, Nov. 2025, pp. 273-94, doi:10.21666/muefd.1718949.
Vancouver
1.Önder Baltacı, Emine Ayzıt Çankaya. Relationship Between Prosocial Behavior and Intervention in Bullying in Children: The Mediating Role of Family Support. MSKU Journal of Education. 2025 Nov. 1;12(2):273-94. doi:10.21666/muefd.1718949