The prediction of Bullying on the basis of Positive Youth Development and Life Satisfaction in Adolescents

The aim of this study was to predict bullying on the basis of positive youth development and life satisfaction in adolescents. For this purpose, a sample comprising of 385 students (198 girls, 187 boys) were selected through multistage cluster sampling. They completed Geldhof et al positive youth development questionnaire, Diener et al life satisfaction scale and Illinois bullying scale. Data were analyzed using Pearson correlation and multiple linear regression analysis. Result indicated that relationship between the components of positive youth development and bullying was negatively significant. In addition, relationship between components of positive youth development and life satisfaction was positively significant. Also relationship between bullying and life satisfaction was negatively significant. Linear regression analysis revealed that the components of positive youth development and life satisfaction are able to predict bullying. Result revealed that assets and resources of positive youth development and life satisfaction are essential in effectuating aggression and bullying