Comparison of adolescent perceptions of the paternity role based on peer bullying status

In this study, it was aimed to compare adolescent perceptions of the paternity role based on peer bullying status. The relational screening model was used in the study conducted with the quantitative research method. The participants of the research consists of 356 eigth grade students attending school in the Eyüp and Fatih districts in 2019-2020 academic year. In our study, the following data collection tools were used: "Peer Bullying Scale:Self-Report Form", "Fatherhood Role Perception Scale," and a "Personal Question List" prepared in light of the research subgoals. The data obtained was analyzed using the IBM SPSS Statistics 24.00 program. Adolescents, participated in our study fell into one of three peer bullying statuses: bully, victim or neutral. The perception of the fatherhood role of these same adolescents was comparatively examined based on the demographic information that was collected. According to the research findings, there is a significant relationship between adolescents' peer bullying status and their perceptions of fatherhood role. As the fatherhood role is perceived more positively, the occurance of bullying or victimhood decreases. Accordingly, it was found that adolescents who are neither bullies nor victims (that is, adolescents who are neutral) have a more positive perception of the fatherhood role. The study also found a significant correlation between adolescents' peer bullying status, the perception of the father role and the following demographic characteristics: gender, perceived family income level, academic success, parental attitude, the individual with whom they share their problems, and inclusion in a friend group.