Abstract :
Background: Bullying and being bullied causes adverse psychological and sociological effects on the
health of young adolescents. Understanding the parenting and relationship adolescents share with
their parents is thus important as it helps us identify the origin of the behavior and also to verify if
there is any connection at all. This study considers parents’ viewpoint in understanding how they
perceive this relationship as.
Aim: The current study explores the nature of parent-adolescents relationship among early
adolescents characterizing bullying and victim behavior
Methods: Qualitative research design method was utilized. Semi-structured interviews were
conducted on 12 Indian parentsresiding in Bangalorewhose children characterize bullying and victim
behavior [6-Group A parents (bullying) and 6-Group B parents (victim)]. A semi-structured interview
schedule was created to assessthe nature ofthisrelationship. The interviewsweretape-recorded.The
interview transcripts were analyzed using deductive content analysis process. Six dimensions of this
relationship were studied thoroughly. Those are, Communication, Involvement, Discipline,
Attachment, Encouragement and Psychological Autonomy.
Keyword :
Parent-Adolescent relationship, Bullying-Victim behaviors, Qualitative analysis.