Tag: Bullying
Weight-Based Teasing Linked to Gain in BMI, Fat Mass for Youth
Teasing in youth with or at risk for overweight associated with greater gain in BMI and fat mass
Disordered Eating Among Teens Tied to Future Depression
Also, bullying by peers is associated with depressive symptoms and disordered eating behavior
Childhood Maltreatment, Bullying Seem to Up Teen Pregnancy Risk
These factors also appear to explain high pregnancy rates among sexual minorities
Sibling Bullying Tied to Increased Odds of Psychotic Disorder
Both victims and perpetrators have greater odds of developing a psychotic disorder
AAP: Cellphone Ownership Linked to Cyberbullying in Children
Cellphone owners in grades 3, 4 were significantly more likely to be victims of cyberbullying
Nursing Students Report That Bullying Is Common
Effects of bullying on this population include anxiety, distress, loss of confidence
Prevalence of Bullying Down in U.S. Schools
Abuse rates dropped about 2 percent a year over a decade, survey finds
More Risks on School Playgrounds Linked to Happier Children
Greater opportunities for risk, challenge associated with fewer reports of bullying to adults
Chronic Bullying Has Detrimental Effect on Academic Performance
Researchers find students who are teased for years get lower grades
Exercise May Lower Risk of Suicide for Bullied Teens
Physical activity inversely related to sadness and suicidality in adolescents
