articleAmerican Journal of Public HealthNov 18, 2011GREEN OA

Cyberbullying, School Bullying, and Psychological Distress: A Regional Census of High School Students

SKShari Kessel SchneiderLOLydia O’DonnellASAnn StueveRWRobert W. S. Coulter

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Abstract

Objectives

Using data from a regional census of high school students, we have documented the prevalence of cyberbullying and school bullying victimization and their associations with psychological distress.

Methods

In the fall of 2008, 20,406 ninth- through twelfth-grade students in MetroWest Massachusetts completed surveys assessing their bullying victimization and psychological distress, including depressive symptoms, self-injury, and suicidality.

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Keywords
  • Suicide prevention
  • Injury prevention
  • Poison control
  • Distress
  • Occupational safety and health
  • Mental health
  • Clinical psychology
  • Psychological distress
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Peace, Justice and strong institutions
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