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Bullying, cyberbullying, and mental health in young people/ Landstedt, Evelina; Persson, Susanne

Creator: Landstedt E..
Creators: Persson S..
Material type: ArticleArticle Media type: Article Subject(s): Adolescents | Assetjament psicològic | Depressió psíquica | Imatge corporal | Internet | Joves | Salut escolar | Adolescents. | body image | Bullying | depressive symptoms | online harassment | psychosocial school environment | psychosomatic problems In: Scandinavian Journal of Public Health 2014; 42: 393-399Summary: Objective: To investigate the factors associated with exposure to in-real-life (IRL) bullying, cyberbullying, and both IRL and cyberbullying and to explore the relationship between these types of bullying and mental health among 13–16-year-old Swedish boys and girls. 13–16-year-old students in northern Sweden (n=1214, response rate 81.9%). of bullying. A non-supportive school environment and poor body image were related to exposure to bullying for both genders but the relationship was more distinct in girls. All types of bullying were associated with depressive symptoms in both boys and girls and all forms of bullying increased the likelihood of psychosomatic problems in girls. combination of IRL- and cyberbullying seems to be particularly negative for mental health. Interventions should focus on improved school environment and body image as well as anti-violence programmes. Gender aspects of bullying need to be acknowledged.
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