Sex differences in peer victimization and suicidal ideation among adolescents: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Peer victimization is significantly correlated with a heightened incidence of suicidal ideation (SI) among adolescents. The current study sought to investigate their relationship among adolescents, focusing on sex differences.

Methods

A secondary analysis was conducted on data from 55,815 adolescents (53.9% being female) aged 11-18 in Zigong City, China, from October to December 2020. Questionnaires were used to gather information on the individuals' psychosocial, familial, and demographic variables. The Multidimensional Peer Victimization Scale (MPVS) was used to examine peer victimization data. Participants self-reported their SI. The association between peer victimization and SI was evaluated using logistic regression analysis.

Results

The prevalence of

SUBMITTER: Chen Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12577289 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature