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

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Knowledge of the risk factors of bullying victimization in adolescents is crucial for the implementation of preventive measures. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and associated factors of bullying victimization and to identify its correlation with mental health outcomes among middle school students in Tunisia.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted using a multi-stage cluster sampling technique to recruit a sample of 1111 students from 10 middle schools in El kef (Tunisia). The revised Olweus Bully/Victim Questionnaire was used to assess the prevalence and types of bullying victimization and the perceived efforts of others to counteract bullying. The Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) was used for screening emotional and behavioral

SUBMITTER: Ghardallou M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10947672 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature