Saturday, 23 April 2011

Key Risk Factor for Bullying Identified ?

Bullying is a pervasive public health problem requiring comprehensive solutions. Multiple studies have documented the association between substance use, poor academic achievement, mental health problems and bullying.  A small but growing body of research shows associations between violent family encounters and being bullied, bullying, and being a bully-victim (both victim and perpetrator of bullying).
Other facts:
·         The percentage of victims is  greater than the percentage of bullies and bully-victims;
·         Boys were more apt than girls to be bullies, and girls were more likely than boys to be victims of bullying;
·         Bully-victims were also more than 3 times as likely to report seriously considering suicide, and intentionally injuring themselves.
 In Brooks M, Key Risk Factor for Bullying Identified


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