Bullying, Mental Health, and the Moderating Role of Supportive Adults: A Cross-National Analysis of Adolescents in 45 Countries

Bullying, Mental Health, and the Moderating Role of Supportive Adults : A Cross-National Analysis of Adolescents in 45 Countries

Kim, S. S. (author): Department of Psychology, Queen’s University, Kingston, ON, Canada

Craig, W. M. (author): Department of Psychology, Queen’s University, Kingston, ON, Canada

King, N. (author): Department of Public Health Sciences, Queen’s University, Kingston, ON, Canada

Bilz, L. (author): Department of Health Sciences, Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg, Senftenberg, Germany

Cosma, A. (author): Sts Cyril and Methodius Faculty of Theology, Olomouc University Social Health Institute, Palacky University in Olomouc, Olomouc, Czech Republic

Molcho, M. (author): Department of Children’s Studies, School of Education, National University of Ireland Galway, Galway, Ireland

Gaspar De Matos, M. (author): Faculty of Human Kinetics, University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal

Augustine, Lilly, 1979- (author): Jönköping University,HHJ, Avdelningen för socialt arbete,HHJ. CHILD,HLK, CHILD

Šmigelskas, K. (author): Health Research Institute, Faculty of Public Health, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas, Lithuania

Pickett, W. (author): Department of Public Health Sciences, Queen’s University, Kingston, ON, Canada

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2022-03-22
2022
English.
In: International Journal of Public Health. - : Frontiers Media S.A.. - 1661-8556 .- 1661-8564. ; 67

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Abstract Subject headings

Objectives: Relationships with supportive adults during adolescence may be a protective factor that lowers the risks associated with bullying. The current study aimed to examine the moderating role of supportive adults in the associations between bullying involvement (in-person and cyber) and mental health problems (psychological symptoms and low life satisfaction). Methods: Data from 45 countries and regions taking part in the 2017/18 Health Behaviour in School-Aged Children study (N = 230,757) were used. Multivariable Poisson regression models were used to estimate relative risks of bullying on mental health. Effect estimates were compared across the number of supportive adults to examine a possible cumulative protective effect of relationships with supportive adults. Results: Bullying involvement was consistently associated with poor mental health across the 45 countries. Risk of mental health problems associated with bullying involvement was greatest among students reporting relationships with multiple supportive adults. This was true for all indicators of bullying involvement. Conclusion: Bullying remains a prevalent and harmful experience for youth worldwide. Merely having supportive adults is not sufficient in protecting youth from experiencing the mental health risks associated with bullying.

By the author/editor: Kim, S. S.; Craig, W. M.; King, N.; Bilz, L.; Cosma, A.; Molcho, M.; show more...; Qirjako, G.; Gaspar De Matos, ...; Augustine, Lilly ...; Šmigelskas, K.; Pickett, W.; show less...

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