Objective:

To examine the mediating role of Internet Addiction in the association between bullying victimization and Depressive Symptoms among left-behind children, emphasizing the significance of understanding these relationships for mental health interventions.

Approach:

Key Findings:

• Bullying victimization significantly predicted Depressive Symptoms (B = 1.179, p < 0.001), indicating a critical area for mental health support.
• Internet Addiction partially mediated the association between bullying victimization and Depressive Symptoms, suggesting a pathway for intervention.
• Bullying victimization significantly predicted Internet Addiction (B = 1.041, p < 0.001), highlighting the need for addressing bullying in digital contexts.
• Internet Addiction significantly predicted Depressive Symptoms (B = 1.218, p < 0.001), reinforcing the importance of monitoring Internet use among vulnerable populations.
• Physical activity significantly moderated the association between bullying victimization and Internet Addiction (p < 0.05), suggesting a protective factor that could be promoted.

Interpretation:

Bullying victimization may increase the risk of Depressive Symptoms partly by triggering Internet Addiction, while physical activity may buffer this association, indicating areas for targeted interventions.

Conclusion:

The study highlights the complex interplay between bullying, Internet Addiction, and Depressive Symptoms in left-behind children, suggesting the need for comprehensive mental health strategies that include promoting physical activity.

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