Role Splitting in Children’s School Bullying from the Perspective of Dramaturgical Theory—A Case Study Based on a Bullying Relationship

School bullying is a significant social issue in children's development, necessitating an in-depth exploration of its complex mechanisms from a theoretical perspective. Existing research has predominantly investigated the mechanisms of school bullying from psychological and behavioral dimensions, often overlooking the role-playing aspects inherent in bullying dynamics. This study addresses this gap by applying Goffman's dramaturgical theory to analyze the role-playing and impression management in a specific bullying relationship, focusing on the interactions between the