Tag: bullying

Study links both cyberbullies and their victims to higher risk of self-destructive behaviour

From the Australian Catholic University press release via HealthCanal: New research has found children who are both victims and perpetrators of cyber bullying are more likely to binge drink, face… Read more »

Study looks at uses of computer mediation to combat bullying in schools

From the University of Kent press release via HealthCanal: University of Kent research has demonstrated how computer mediation could help combat bullying in schools. The six-month study focussed on students… Read more »

Study suggests ostracism and bullying ups depression risk in youths with special needs

From the American Academy of Pediatrics press release via EurekAlert!: The challenges that come with battling a chronic medical condition or developmental disability are enough to get a young person… Read more »

Study looks at differences between factors leading to cyberbullying and those leading to traditional bullying

From the Australian Catholic University press release via HealthCanal: An international research project led by Professor Sheryl Hemphill of Australian Catholic University (ACU) has found that the factors leading to… Read more »

Study suggests bullying increases incidence of suicidal thoughts in both bully and bullied

From the University of Warwick press release via AlphaGalileo: Children involved in bullying – as both a victim and a bully – are three times more likely to have suicidal… Read more »

Study suggests support from friends and family helps protect LGBT youth from suicidal ideation

From the Northwestern University press release via EurekAlert!: What protects lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youths from considering suicide and, conversely, what makes them most vulnerable to it? The… Read more »

Study links depression in teens to higher risk of being bullied

From the Arizona State University press release: A new study provides evidence that adolescents who suffer from depression are more likely to experience difficulty in peer relationships, including being bullied… Read more »