The Theory of Planned Behavior (Ajzen, 1991) and the General Aggression Model (Anderson & Bushman, 2002) are the two dominant social psychological theories applied to the study of cyberbullying perpetration in an effort to elucidate the variables and processes engaged in this form of antisocial behavior.

What is GAM General aggression Model?

The General Aggression Model (GAM) is a comprehensive, integrative, framework for understanding aggression. It considers the role of social, cognitive, personality, developmental, and biological factors on aggression.

Is the General aggression Model A theory?

The General Aggression Model (GAM) is one of the most comprehensive and widely used theories for understanding aggression. The present review describes the current state of knowledge of GAM, and briefly outlines recent applications of GAM and possibilities for future directions.