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Understanding Bullying: Insights for Practitioners from Global Research

Understanding Bullying: Insights for Practitioners from Global Research

Introduction

Bullying victimization among adolescents is a pressing global issue, with significant implications for mental health and well-being. A recent study, "Variation in the prevalence of different forms of bullying victimization among adolescents and their associations with family, peer, and school connectedness," provides a comprehensive overview of bullying across 40 countries, from lower and middle-income to high-income settings. This blog explores the study's findings and discusses how practitioners can leverage these insights to enhance their intervention strategies.

Key Findings

The study highlights several critical findings:

Implications for Practitioners

Understanding these dynamics is crucial for practitioners working to mitigate bullying and its effects. Here are some actionable insights:

Encouraging Further Research

While this study provides valuable insights, further research is needed to explore the nuances of bullying across different cultural and economic contexts. Practitioners are encouraged to engage with ongoing research and contribute to the development of tailored interventions that consider local socio-cultural dynamics.

Conclusion

By understanding the prevalence and correlates of bullying, practitioners can design more effective interventions that address the root causes and mitigate the impact on adolescents. This study underscores the importance of a holistic approach, integrating family, peer, and school dynamics to create safer environments for children.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Variation in the prevalence of different forms of bullying victimisation among adolescents and their associations with family, peer and school connectedness: a population-based study in 40 lower and middle income to high-income countries (LMIC-HICs).


Citation: Biswas, T., Thomas, H. J., Scott, J. G., Munir, K., Baxter, J., Huda, M. M., Renzaho, A. M. N., Cross, D., Ahmed, H. U., Mahumud, R. A., & Mamun, A. A. (2022). Variation in the prevalence of different forms of bullying victimisation among adolescents and their associations with family, peer and school connectedness: a population-based study in 40 lower and middle income to high-income countries (LMIC-HICs). Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40653-022-00451-8
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

Author's Note: Marnee Brick, TinyEYE President, and her team collaborate to create our blogs. They share their insights and expertise in the field of Speech-Language Pathology, Online Therapy Services and Academic Research.

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