Bullying victimization among adolescents: Prevalence, associated factors and correlation with mental health outcomes

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 19(3), P. e0299161 - e0299161

Published: March 18, 2024

Introduction Knowledge of the risk factors bullying victimization in adolescents is crucial for implementation preventive measures. This study aimed to determine prevalence and associated identify its correlation with mental health outcomes among middle school students Tunisia. Methods A cross-sectional was conducted using a multi-stage cluster sampling technique recruit sample 1111 from 10 schools El kef (Tunisia). The revised Olweus Bully/Victim Questionnaire used assess types perceived efforts others counteract bullying. Strengths Difficulties (SDQ) screening emotional behavioral problems. Multivariate logistic regression analysis victimization. Additionally, we tested whether problems were present victims. Results findings reported that 45.8% (95%CI = 45.5–46.0), total number participants experienced analysis, revealed repeating grade (OR 1.82, 95%CI 1.31–2.54), having working father 17.68; 2.29–136,15), mother 1.88, 1.39–2.53) significantly Nevertheless, higher mother’s educational level 0.76, 0.67–0.88) protective factor against self-reported SDQ difficulties score victims (17.46 ± 5.30 vs. 20.86 5.06, p<0.01). Conclusions showed high it led National policies prevention within are potentially needed. Improving students’ problem-solving soft skills also essential.

Language: Английский

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Is Reducing the Obesity Epidemic in Children and Adolescents Really a Mission Impossible?

Nutrients, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 17(3), P. 592 - 592

Published: Feb. 6, 2025

The prevalence of pediatric excess weight has reached such levels that there are fears a sharp increase in associated noncommunicable diseases when today’s children become adults [...]

Language: Английский

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Changes in Bullying Experiences and Mental Health Problems Among Adolescents Before and After the COVID-19 Pandemic in Greece

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 22(4), P. 497 - 497

Published: March 26, 2025

Bullying poses significant challenges to adolescent health and well-being. This time-trend study examined the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on bullying behaviors associated emotional behavioral difficulties among Greek adolescents. Data were collected from two cross-sectional surveys in 2016 (n = 1574) 2023 5753) conducted Greece. Both samples comprised students aged 12–16 years, with near-equal gender distribution (2016, 53.4% girls; 2023, 54.5% girls) a predominance urban residents (approximately 73% both samples). Traditional cyberbullying experiences assessed via structured questionnaires, while mental outcomes measured using Strengths Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ). Post-pandemic findings revealed substantial increases involvement; traditional victimization rose 12.4% 21.7%, increased 4.0% 11.6%. Correspondingly, mean SDQ total scores significantly 8.59 14.16, reflecting heightened problems. Logistic regression analyses identified male gender, residence, non-traditional family structures as predictors involvement. These results underscore amplified burden post-pandemic era, highlighting urgent need for targeted prevention intervention strategies address within diverse sociodemographic contexts.

Language: Английский

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Predictors of Social Exclusion among Adolescents: The Weight of Physical Self-Concept Dimensions

Children, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 11(10), P. 1235 - 1235

Published: Oct. 14, 2024

Social exclusion victimization among adolescents causes significant damage and harm to development social balance. Many of the aggressions that lead this are based on stigmas, particularly related physical appearance in school settings involving sports activities. This study investigates relationship between through (both manifest subtle forms) self-concept, specifically examining ability, attractiveness, condition, strength.

Language: Английский

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