Social, Family and Health Factors Contribute to Bullying Among Adolescents

Social, family and health factors contribute to bullying among adolescents

Bullying in the United States remains a serious public health issue with consequences that extend far beyond the school grounds.

Study reveals social, family and health factors behind teen bullying

Bullying in the United States remains a serious public health issue with consequences that extend far beyond the school grounds. For adolescents, being bullied—or engaging in bullying—can lead to lasting mental, physical and social challenges that follow them into adulthood.

FAU Study Reveals Social, Family and Health Factors Behind Teen Bullying

New research shows that adolescents who were overweight, struggled to make friends, were born outside the U.S., or faced mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADD/ADHD or learning disabilities were at greater risk of involvement in bullying, either as victims, perpetrators or both. The findings reveal a troubling cycle, underscoring the need for prevention efforts that address the social, family, and health-related factors shapin…