Bullying victimization, mental disorders, suicidality and self-harm among Australian high schoolchildren: Evidence from nationwide data
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Article Title | Bullying victimization, mental disorders, suicidality and self-harm among Australian high schoolchildren: Evidence from nationwide data |
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ERA Journal ID | 13110 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Islam, Md. Irteja (Author), Khanam, Rasheda (Author) and Kabir, Enamul (Author) |
Journal Title | Psychiatry Research |
Journal Citation | 292 |
Article Number | 113364 |
Number of Pages | 9 |
Year | 2020 |
Place of Publication | Ireland |
ISSN | 0165-1781 |
1872-7123 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychres.2020.113364 |
Web Address (URL) | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0165178120303206 |
Abstract | The effects of bullying on mental health among adolescents are of major public health concern, especially following modern bullying methods that technologically victimize adolescents. However, the independent effects of different forms of bullying (traditional, cyberbullying or both) on different types of mental disorders, suicidality and self-harm are not clear. Using a cross-sectional study design, involving 2166 Australian high schoolchildren (1131 Boys and 1035 Girls) aged 12-17 years, this study examined the associations of bullying victimization (traditional, cyber and both) with mental disorders, suicidality (ideation, plan and attempt) and self-harm. Both bivariate and multivariate analyses were employed to assess the associations. Victims of traditional bullying and cyberbullying incurred a significantly higher risk of major depressive disorder, suicidality and self-harm compared to those who had not encountered such threats. Findings also indicated the need for early identification of bullying victims to prevent the risk of mental disorders, suicidality and self-harm in schoolchildren. Furthermore, this evidence can be utilized to inform decisions regarding the provision of resources to address this important health issue in the context of any developed countries like Australia. |
Keywords | Traditional bullying, Cyberbullying, Mental disorder, Major depressive disorder, ADHD, Conduct disorder, Anxiety disorder, Suicidality, Self-harm, Schoolchildren |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 380108. Health economics |
420313. Mental health services | |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | School of Commerce |
School of Sciences | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q5wzy/bullying-victimization-mental-disorders-suicidality-and-self-harm-among-australian-high-schoolchildren-evidence-from-nationwide-data
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