Table 5 Standardised regression coefficients (β) and standard errors in parenthesis (SE) of the total, direct and indirect effect of weight loss preoccupation in bullies, victims and bully-victims

Total effect (c)

.218 (.113)

<.001

.260 (.123)

<.001

.292 (.102)

<.001

Direct effect (c’)

.183 (.110)

.001

.141 (.153)

.076

.179 (.115)

.001

Indirect effect (ab)

.035 (.040)

.096

.120 (.106)

.030

.114 (.069)

.001